About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Blood Transfusion Practitioner, with interest in Blood Transfusion practice, to join the Blood Sciences Department.
To provide specialist leadership for blood transfusion practice across the Trust, acting as a key link between the transfusion laboratory and clinical services to support the delivery of a safe, effective, and patient-centred transfusion service. To lead on transfusion governance, policy implementation, education, competency, and clinical incident management, while promoting Patient Blood Management principles and the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of blood and blood components in line with national guidance, legislation, and best practice.
To advise Trust on transfusion-related policy and practice, supporting information and consent processes, coordinating the investigation and follow-up of clinical transfusion incidents, and ensuring non-laboratory staff involved in the transfusion process are appropriately trained, assessed, and compliant with required standards. Working closely with the Clinical and Managerial team they will help drive continuous improvement, raise awareness of transfusion issues at all levels, and contribute to the overall quality, safety, and effectiveness of transfusion services across the organisation.
The post holder will visit other sites within Herefordshire and Powys to provide training and for audit.
Main duties of the job
To act as an ambassador for the directorate and Trust to service users of the blood transfusion service to promote and improve the quality of the service To act as a key member of the Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC), Emergency Blood Management Group (EBMG) for the Trust and represent the Trust at Regional Transfusion Committee meetings
To develop and maintain effective links between all clinical areas and the Blood Transfusion Department.
To act in an advisory role and promote the safe use of blood and blood products.
To act as a clinical supervisor and mentor to subordinate staff, as required.
Record and investigate transfusion adverse events and near misses on behalf of the Transfusion Committee and report these as appropriate to Serious Hazards of transfusion (SHOT) / Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) via Serious Adverse Blood Reactions and Events (SABRE) and the Trust's Clinical Risk Management team Lead transfusion-related projects within the trust on behalf of HTT, liaising with other trust departments.
The post holder must keep up to date with developments in transfusion practice and attend relevant local, regional and national meetings.
Manage a rolling program of education and training for all non-laboratory staff involved in the blood transfusion processes. This includes monitoring and reporting on participation, as well as highlighting areas of concern.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse NMC Registration A MSc in Transfusion and Transplantation accredited by the IBMS or equivalent postgraduate level of knowledge in blood transfusion. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Desirable
Evidence of leadership or management training (ILM Level 7) or equivalent experience in a transfusion or clinical area. Evidence of training and development qualification.
Experience Essential
Familiarity with Apex Pathology Information System. Evidence of training and development skills across a wide range of blood transfusion topics or clinical practices. s Previous budget management experience.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Ability to prioritise and manage own time. Ability to produce reports, policies and documentation to a high level. Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure. Ability to evaluate and act upon complex scientific and clinical information daily. Awareness of National Legislation and Regulatory Standards in relation to Blood Transfusion. Understanding of clinical, legal and ethical issues relating to blood transfusion including the Patient Blood Management (PBM) initiatives. Good communication skills at all levels, including with patients, relative and fellow healthcare professionals. Previous experience of audit, risk management, research and development. Knowledge of clinical blood transfusion. Good presentation skills
Desirable
Good understanding of budget analysis, tender processes and cost evaluation.
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.
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 Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address Blood Sciences, Hereford County Hospital
Union Walk, Hereford
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)