£31,865 – £35,484Full TimeEN
We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.
By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.
Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Search and Selection Coordinator to join our Donor and Transplantation Services team.
Title: Search and Selection Coordinator
Salary: £31,865 per annum, to increase to £35,484 after a successful probation/training period (typically 6 months).
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location: Hybrid*, with head office in Hampstead, London
The Search team at Anthony Nolan support both UK and overseas transplant centres in the identification of the best possible stem cell donor for their patients.
We provide search reports for UK and international registries for unrelated adult donors, as well as for cord blood units. We facilitate the provision of blood samples from donors who have been selected for further investigation and ensure that the Transplant Centres have all the information they require to determine their final choice of donor for transplantation.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual who wants to apply their scientific knowledge and experience to save the lives of people with blood cancer. As Search and Selection Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and efficiently performing searches of our database for suitable donors on behalf of patients in need of a stem cell transplant within the Donor and Transplantation Services area of the Operations Division.
Essential Attributes
A proven ability to manage competing priorities, using effective time management and adaptability.
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills to build rapport with a range of colleagues and other stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
A strong work ethic with the ability to work autonomously using own initiative.
Ability to concentrate and work under pressure
Desire to learn and improve
A university degree in Biology or Biomedical sciences or equivalent.
You’re a motivated, fast learner, with a strong eye for detail and a natural flair for problem solving. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality results at pace.
Our Behaviours
At Anthony Nolan we strive to demonstrate three core Behaviours: Curious, Collaborative, and Determined. These describe how we work, how we support one another, and how we approach our shared mission. The DTS Behaviours Charter sets out what these Behaviours mean to us in Donor and Transplantation Services:
Curious: Asking thoughtful questions, looking for opportunities to ask why, challenging processes, and seeking learning opportunities.
Collaborative: Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to understand processes, share learnings, and drive improvements for patients, donors, clients, and each other.
Determined: Embracing challenges with resilience, learning from setbacks, and continuously improving to drive service excellence for patients, donors, colleagues, and clients.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary
27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
Life Assurance of four times annual salary
Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)
Please check out the full job description here, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.
Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications.
Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.
Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
