Daniel Seeds
Darlinghurst,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and highly organised nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in delivering exceptional clinical care. Strong advocate for health equity, committed to addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalised populations with compassion and kindness. Meticulous attention to detail complements a passion for cutting-edge research, along with expertise in evidence-based practice, strategic service planning, and leadership within the healthcare sector. Proven track record in implementing effective care strategies that enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction, alongside advanced clinical practices and patient education initiatives, underscores a commitment to excellence in nursing.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 1) - Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Services (DACS)
St Vincent's Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Strategic service modelling encompassing the design, development, and delivery of services, with a long term vision and detailed plan to grow and improve the Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Services (DACS)
- Streamlining of referral pathways to optimise service delivery
- Specialist clinical expertise in the field of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and anal cancer
- Attendance at a fortnightly colorectal multidisciplinary team meeting to discuss the presenting history, imaging, pathology, and recommendations for new anal cancer diagnoses
- Informing patients of their anal cancer diagnosis, providing emotional support and guidance through their treatment pathway, whilst ensuring subsequent HRA follow-up
- Primary complex care case management of people diagnosed with precancerous cells (High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion - HSIL) and/or anal cancer including those living with HIV
- Management of patients with complex perianal high-grade dysplasia requiring treatment with biological therapeutic agents
- Providing technical expertise with the High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) procedure including peer support, teaching, and patient education
- Competency in performing anal cancer screening: anal swab for cytology + high-risk HPV DNA testing and Digital AnoRectal Examination (DARE)
- Management of post-procedure patient adverse events - anal pain, post-rectal bleeding, emotional distress
- Establishing informed consent, taking a comprehensive sexual health history, conducting a risk assessment, performing diagnostic screening, and the provision of HIV Non-occupational postexposure prophylaxis (NPEP)
- Review and interpretation of Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Molecular Diagnostics, Serology, and HIV Reference Laboratory results
- Patient management of positive sexual health results including health education, treatment, harm risk reduction, and contact tracing
- Between 2019 and 2023, in partnership with NSW Health, participation in the on-call roster for the Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prophylaxis (NPEP) hotline. This service provided information, assessment and referral for people living in NSW who believe they may require HIV NPEP following a possible high risk exposure to HIV
- Trained and competent in performing nasopharyngeal PCR SARS-CoV-2 testing
- Venepuncture and cannulation accreditation
- Safe administration of blood, blood products, intravenous infusions, dispensing medication, vaccinations, and injections
- Recording and interpretation of a 12-lead ECG
- People development: recruitment, selection, mentorship, and training
- Acting as the professional reporting line manager for the DACS Clinical Trial Coordinators
- Management of specialist equipment and service contracts
- Development of new software technology: DACS MOSAIQ Electronic Medical Record - platform super-user
- Design and implementation of a Microsoft Access patient database incorporating wait list functions, trending of pathology results, data collection for research purposes, promotion of evidence-based practice
- Conception of a patient demographic assessment tool integrated into the DACS MOSAIQ platform to reflect inclusive health and promote the service and department as a welcoming safe space
- Mapping of Multi-Code Capture installed into the DACS MOSAIQ platform to facilitate the collection of patient demographic, identity, referral, and behavioural data, enabling activity reporting to ensure targeted services for our priority populations
- In collaboration with Patient Experience/Reported Measures Manager, composition of an online survey to gain valuable patient feedback to facilitate service improvement and enhance the patient experience
- Development and ongoing review of the DACS Clinical Procedures, DACS MOSAIQ Procedures, and DACS Clinic Processes Standard Operating Procedures
- Project management of the Rfa Elimination of Anal Dysplasia (READY) Study: Primary objective to determine the acceptability of radio-frequency ablation (RFA) as indicated by frequency and severity of adverse events, and secondary objectives to evaluate clearance of composite HSIL and High Risk HPV DNA at 3, 6 and 12 months
Registered Nurse - Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Services (DACS)
St Vincent's Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Part-time role for the first 18 months - jobshare with Clinical Trial Coordinator position
- Collaborative design of the DACS model of care
- Composition, implementation, and ongoing review of DACS MOSAIQ EMR
- Formatting a clinic schedule built into the DACS MOSAIQ EMR
- Creation of an Excel patient database to serve as a waiting list to track patient follow-up
- Management of referrals and booking appointments
- Sexual health testing, treatment, and contact tracing
- Assisting with HRA procedures
- Management of results
- Responsibility of equipment and consumables
Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC)
St Vincent's Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2019
- Full-time position for 4.5 years then part-time for 18 months with DACS jobshare
- SPANC (Study of the Prevention of ANal Cancer) Study Coordinator sponsored by The Kirby Institute.
- Key responsibilities: adherence to study protocol, data collection, adverse/serious adverse event reporting, sexual health screening and treatment, assisting with HRA, managing results.
- ABI-1968-201 Study (ANTIVA Biosciences) Study Coordinator. Phase One Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Single and Multiple Doses of Topical ABI-1968 in Subjects with Anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions (aHSIL)
- Key responsibilities: determining eligibility and recruitment of study participants, pharmacokinetic monitoring, RAVE Medidata data collection, ensuring correct transportation, storage, prescription, and administration of Investigational product
- Pilot Anal and oral Screening Study (PASS) Study Coordinator. Investigator initiated evaluation of a pilot screening program for anal and oral human papillomavirus-related conditions in HIV positive homosexual men.
- Key responsibilities: protocol development, project management, recruitment & enrolment of subjects, informed consent process, performing DARE, collection of oral and anal samples, study visit tracking & scheduling, review of clinical findings, assisting with HRA, design and build of REDCap project database
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
St Vincent's Private Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Resumption of previous role after working overseas
Cardiac Bed Manager
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Responsibility for managing 72 beds within the Cardiac Network of a tertiary referral hospital
- In charge of elective admissions, inter-hospital transfers, and discharges
- Accepting unplanned emergency admissions and facilitating transfers with eight referral hospitals
Charge Nurse - Sam Oram Ward/Coronary Care Unit
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Resumption of previous role after moving back to London
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
St Vincent's Private Hospital
04.2010 - 08.2010
- A multi-faceted role delivering quality nursing care to cardiac and vascular patients
- Responsibility for preparing patients pre-procedure
- Scrub/scout/cardiac technician role peri-procedure
- Caring for post-operative patients in recovery
- Active participation in an On-Call roster for acute myocardial infarction/post-procedure complications
Registered Nurse
Nursing Agency Australia/Critical Care Nursing
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Allocation to clinical environments in metropolitan Sydney and rural New South Wales
- Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units, Coronary Care Units, Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, Neurology Spinal Unit, Medical & Surgical wards
- Flexible working and adapting to new clinical environments on a shift basis
Charge Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Suite
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Managing a busy dynamic unit ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to safeguard service users
- Collaboration in the design, implementation, and review of a government funded pilot multi-site clinical trial researching the efficacy of a 24/7 Primary Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction (PAMI) service
- Maintaining equipment stock levels - pharmacological agents and laboratory consumables
- Recruitment and retention of registered nurses
- Account management - billing and finance
Staff Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Suite
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
11.1999 - 09.2004
- Scrub/Scout role in three laboratories performing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures (Coronary angiogram/angioplasty, balloon mitral valvuloplasty, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion, permanent pacemaker implantation, implantable cardio-defibrillator, electro-physiological studies)
- Active involvement in a rostered 24/7 On-Call Myocardial Infarction Angioplasty Service
Education
Graduate Certificate - Oncology Specialisation
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS07.2023
Sexual Health Nursing: Principles and Practice
Australian College of Nursing
Sydney, NSW01.2014
Mentorship for Professional Practice
King's College London, University of London
01-2005
Nursing Care for Cardiac Clients
King's College London, University of London
01-2002
Biology and its Interface with Nursing Practice
King's College London, University of London
01.2002
Batchelor of Arts (Honours) - Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
06.1999
Skills
- Autonomous work capability
- Proficient time management
- Effective decision-making
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional awareness
- Collaborative team member
- Leadership and team management
- Patient-centred care coordination
- Diagnostic assessment and therapeutic planning
Certification
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- General Registration Number: NMW0001620625
- Expiry 2026-05-31
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Running
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Learning French
Awards
St Vincent's Health Awards, 2022. Winner. Category: Clinical Excellence. Project: Making Anal Cancer History. Accepting team: Professor Richard Hillman, Daniel Seeds (with SVHA CEO, Chris Blake)
- In 2017, the Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Services (DACS) was the proud recipient of the SVHA “Innovation and Excellence Award”. Over the last 3 years, the remarkable dedication of the DACS team, together with generous philanthropic support, has enabled us to introduce seven new studies, investigating improved screening and treatment.,
- These, together with the recent publication of a seminal paper from the United States, means that we have now entered a new era where the prevention of anal cancer is technically possible for all People Living With HIV.
International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) Scientific Meeting, 2019. Best Young Investigator Oral Presentation. High Resolution Anoscopy facilitates early identification of local recurrence following treatment of anal cancer
HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards, 2019. Congratulations awarded on being nominated
The International Union against Sexually Transmissible Infections (IUSTI) Asia Pacific Sexual Health Congress, 2018. Winner - Poster Prize. Identifying Those At Elevated Risk Of Anal cancer: Observations From The Frontline (Australasian Sexual Health and HIV Nurses Association)
Affiliations
HIV/ID Pharmacy & Nurses Education Team (HIPNET)
- Quarterly meeting attendance
- Continuing professional development - clinical updates and educational presentations
Presentations & Publications
Sexual Health, 2025. Abstracts from the IANS 2025 Scientific Meeting. Article 8 (Co-author) Improving follow-up for people treated with anal cancer
International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) Scientific Meeting, 2019. (Published Abstract Co-author) Improving follow-up for people treated with anal cancer
Sexual Health, 2022. (Published Research Paper Co-author). Anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) treated by excision alone results in higher rates of HSIL, and high-risk HPV genotypes when compared to chemoradiotherapy
Sexual Health, 2021. (Licence to Publish Research Paper Co-author). Learning High resolution Anoscopy: the role of performance metrics in training
International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) Scientific Meeting, 2019. (Oral Presentation) High Resolution Anoscopy facilitates early identification of local recurrence following treatment of anal cancer
Australasian Society of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) Conference, 2019. (Poster Presentation Co-author) High Resolution Anoscopy facilitates early identification of local recurrence following treatment of anal cancer
The Journal of the American Medical Association, 2019. (Acknowledgment of my contribution to the SPANC Study in the submission of a Primary Outcome Paper) The natural history of anal high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in gay and bisexual men
The International Union against Sexually Transmissible Infections (IUSTI) Asia Pacific Sexual Health Congress, 2018. (Poster Presentation) Identifying Those At Elevated Risk Of Anal cancer: Observations From The Frontline
Australasian Society of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) Conference, 2017. (Poster Presentation) DARE to DACS
Training
Investigator & Site Personnel Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) Training - Online, June 2025. Genesis Research Services
Investigator & Site Personnel Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) Training - Online, June 2022. Genesis Research Services
Policy Writing Workshop, 2021. Health, Education & Training (HETI), NSW Government
HRA Training workshop (Live activity), 2019. International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) Scientific Meeting, Sydney, NSW
Train the Trainer, 2019. The Albion Centre, Sydney, NSW
HIV and Oral Health for Non-Dental Professionals, 2016. The Albion Centre, Sydney, NSW
Introduction to the Clinical Drug Development Process: ICH Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trial Sites, 2015. Quintiles Global Learning, Sydney, NSW
Clinical Research Study Coordinator Training Course, 2013. Datapharm Australia, Sydney, NSW
HIV and Hepatitis Testing: Pre-test discussion and giving results, 2013. The Albion Centre, Sydney, NSW
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 1) - Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Services (DACS)
St Vincent's Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Services (DACS)
St Vincent's Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2022
Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC)
St Vincent's Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
St Vincent's Private Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2013
Cardiac Bed Manager
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
08.2011 - 11.2011
Charge Nurse - Sam Oram Ward/Coronary Care Unit
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
01.2011 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
St Vincent's Private Hospital
04.2010 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse
Nursing Agency Australia/Critical Care Nursing
10.2008 - 04.2010
Charge Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Suite
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
09.2004 - 09.2006
Staff Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Suite
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
11.1999 - 09.2004
Graduate Certificate - Oncology Specialisation
University of Tasmania
Sexual Health Nursing: Principles and Practice
Australian College of Nursing
Mentorship for Professional Practice
King's College London, University of London
Nursing Care for Cardiac Clients
King's College London, University of London
Biology and its Interface with Nursing Practice
King's College London, University of London
Batchelor of Arts (Honours) - Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
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