About this role
Job summary
Deputy Bone Bank Practitioner Permanent - 37.5 Hours per Week
Join a nationally recognised orthopaedic centre and play a pivotal role in delivering a safe, compliant, and high-quality Bone Donation and Tissue Transplantation Service within the RJAH Theatre Complex.
As the Bone Bank Specialist Lead, you will be a key expert within our licensed Human Tissue Authority (HTA) establishment, providing leadership and specialist oversight to ensure the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. Acting on behalf of the Human Tissue Lead and Persons Designate when required, you will help shape and maintain a service that supports life-changing tissue transplantation across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The role is responsible for supporting the safe, compliant, and effective operation of the RJAH Bone Bank Service, acting as the deputy specialist lead for Human Tissue Authority activities, supporting governance and audits, providing expert advice, and ensuring the highest standards of tissue donation and transplantation practice.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Duties and Responsibilities1.
- To develop leadership and knowledge of the specialised programme as defined within the Human Tissue Act (2004).
- In the absence of the Lead, the post holder will be responsible for all activities associated with the HTA, with specialist knowledge of legislation/governance and applying their expertise to advise all staff on the procurement, testing, storage disposal and export/distribution of tissues intended for human application.2.
- The Deputy reports to the PD who in turn directly reports to the DI, the person under whose supervision the licensed activity (HTA License 11064) is authorised to be executed.
- The post holder will be identified as the Deputy to the RJAH HTA Group regulators, and the HTA.
- The post holder maintains a presence in RJAH Theatre complex and ensures their availability in the absence of the PD.3.
- Develop knowledge of the relevant legislation to work with the PD and DI to manage governance systems and processes for the Trusts assurance of the quality and standards relating to licenced activity.4.
- To support the bone bank activities by maintaining the service requirements including governance tasks, audit activity, staff governance and the coordination of processes relating to the bone donation and tissue transplantation.5.
- To support the Bone Bank Manager (PD) by providing day-to-day guidance, training and supervision to staff involved in done donation and tissue transplantation processes, ensuring practice is safe, compliant with HTA requirements and aligned to approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Record personally generate information and maintains patient records.6.
- To work independently within organisational, professional and HTA governance requirements, applying agreed Standard Operating Procedures and professional judgement when supporting bone donation and tissue transplantation activity.
- The post holder will manage day-to-day responsibilities with appropriate access to the PD or DI for advice, support and escalation when required.7.
- To undertake and maintain required Continuous Professional Development (CPD)/training to ensure knowledge and skills are maintained in relation to HTA legislation and quality system regarding the 4 groups of standards: Consent, Governance and quality systems, Premises/ facilities and equipment and Disposal (traceability).8.
- Ensuring staff have access to the most recent version of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and are informed of changes which are to be adhered to.
- The post holder will develop specialist knowledge and support staff during their responsibilities under the legislation within Theatres and outlying RJAH staff where HTA activities are within their remit.
- Ensuring staff performing licensable activities have the appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, understanding and competence to carry out their role.9.
- In the absence of the PD, the post holder will be the key point of contact in RJAH Theatre for highly specialist advice/guidance and maintain/create positive professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders on issues relating to the HTA Act (2004) and the Human Tissue Authority.10.
- To work closely with the PD, DI and members of the RJAH HTA Group to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the HTA license.
- The post holder will actively participate in the Trusts HTA Group in the absence of the Lead.
- Reporting on updates, issues and reports concerning the Bone and Tissue Bank service and the HTA.
- This is fed to the Quality and Safety Group/MSK.RJAH AFC Reference No 1299Page 3 of 911.
- To be able when required to promptly provide accurate service activity information demonstrating a robust traceability system for every donor and recipient of human tissue within RJAH trust.12.
- To act on any HTA alerts and associated information.13.
- To assist the PD in providing biannual reports or sooner including audits of HTA activities and compliance to the DI.14.
- To maintain audit programmes of all areas within Theatres involved in HTA activities.15.
- To experience the Trusts preparation and subsequent participation in biennial HTA inspections for RJAH Theatres.
- To work with the PD, DI, Independent Advisor and RJAH HTA Group on responding to the inspection findings, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plans, recommendations and reporting to the License Holder.
- This includes independent internal and external audits.16.
- When a Serious Adverse Event or Serious Adverse Reaction (SAE/SAR) is identified to inform the DI and PD.17.
- Trai18.
- To continue to develop a good working knowledge of the medical conditions and behaviours that may exclude patients from bone donation and interpretation of potential donors history in accordance with Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee (JPAC).19.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring clear and effective communication with all personnel and service users, serving as a courteous, responsive, and efficient point of contact for matters related to human tissue donation and transplantation in the absence of the PD.20.
- Maintain clinical skills, development and professional registration according to their regulatory body (Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)), including consent and venepuncture.
- Ensure participation of European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM) Quality Management for Tissue Establishments course when available.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
- Essential
- HCPC / NMC Registered
Desirable
- Experience of Quality Management Systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in professional healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in Theatres
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Effective communicator to all staff and service users, providing specialist knowledge using interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively autonomously
Desirable
- Ability to act as lone worker visiting donors in the community
- Ability to analyse audit findings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
- Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
- For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
- From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
- Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
- Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)