About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Transfusion Practitioner to join the Hospital Transfusion Team at UCLH Foundation Trust.
This is a permanent position, ideal for a dynamic, experienced nurse or a biomedical Scientist with substantial post-registration experience in blood and blood product transfusion in a clinical or transfusion laboratory setting. This role is particularly suitable for those with strong interest in training.
We are seeking a flexible, confident individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with staff at all levels involved in the transfusion process across the Trust. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
Main duties of the job
The post has a Trust-wide remit encompassing transfusion education and training, clinical audit, quality improvement, and risk management. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting the safe and appropriate use of blood and blood components, while supporting initiatives that optimise patient blood management and encourage the use of appropriate alternatives to transfusion where clinically indicated.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will support the delivery of transfusion education and training programmes for clinical staff, contribute to audit activities, and assist in the development and implementation of quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing transfusion safety and governance. The role also involves supporting the investigation and management of transfusion-related incidents, identifying opportunities for learning, and contributing to the development of risk reduction strategies.
Together with the Hospital Transfusion Team, the post holder will promote awareness of current regulatory, statutory, and national requirements relating to transfusion practice and support the implementation of measures to ensure compliance with relevant standards, guidelines, and best practice.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The successful candidate will provide specialist advice and support to clinical teams involved in the transfusion process and will be expected to liaise effectively with staff at all levels across the organisation. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with relevant transfusion experience and an interest in education, governance, patient safety, and quality improvement to make a significant contribution to the ongoing development of transfusion services and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/ BMS Relevant post-registration/graduate programme Relevant post registration experience in relevant specialty Completed/completing master's degree or can provide evidence of relevant equivalent experience / training whilst working at a senior level.
Desirable
Teaching/Assessment programme Leadership development programme/ experience Management development programme/ experience
Experience Essential
Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty Evidence of developing & leading nurse / BMS led services/ clinics.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff. Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines, and policies Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Desirable
Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor Published articles / poster presentations.
Personal and People Development Essential
Able to resolve complex problems.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Desirable
Ability to manage change. Experience in developing service strategies
Specific Requirements Essential
Articulates reasons for desire to work as a Transfusion Practitioner
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)