The Transfusion Practitioner is a key contributor to patient safety, staff training/ education and the cost-effective use of blood and blood components within the Trust.

They will be required to educate nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff in the management of patients receiving blood and blood components and the transfusion process, in ensuring that agreed guidelines and protocols are adhered to.

Main duties of the job

The overall purpose of the job is to work Trust-wide with staff from all relevant disciplines to promote safe, appropriate and economic use of blood and blood components whilst developing strategies within the Trust to fulfil the requirements of:

• National Blood Transfusion Committee's 2014 Patient Blood Management strategy
• Recommendations from SHOT (Serious Hazards of Transfusion)
• Risk management standards specified by CNST (Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts)
• The EU Directive on Blood Safety, leading to the UK Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

The role post holder will be expected to act as a specialist expert resource, providing advice, support and education for clinical staff. They will work in collaboration with the Hospital Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager along with medical, nursing, and other staff groups to develop standards and protocols for using blood and blood products, ensuring a robust process for updating Trusts protocols and policies.

The job involves visiting wards and clinical areas, and liaising with staff in an investigative, advisory and teaching capacity. There is also a requirement to liaise with staff in the community hospitals about all blood transfusion related issues.

About us

The Hospital Transfusion Team prides itself on being a pro-active and dynamic team who place the patient at the core of all work undertaken.

The team consists of a HTL Manager, 2 senior Biomedical Scientists, a Transfusion Practitioner and an Associate Practitioner. The team support the service and routinely work 09:00 to 17:30 hrs however hours can be adjusted to support the service needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Transfusion Practitioner is a key contributor to patient safety, staff training/ education and the cost-effective use of blood and blood components within the Trust. They will be required to educate nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff in the management of patients receiving blood and blood components and the transfusion process, in ensuring that agreed guidelines and protocols are adhered to.

The overall purpose of the job is to work Trust-wide with staff from all relevant disciplines to promote safe, appropriate and economic use of blood and blood components whilst developing strategies within the Trust to fulfil the requirements of:

• National Blood Transfusion Committees 2014 Patient Blood Management strategy
• Recommendations from SHOT (Serious Hazards of Transfusion)
• Risk management standards specified by CNST (Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts)
• The EU Directive on Blood Safety, leading to the UK Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

The role post holder will be expected to act as a specialist expert resource, providing advice, support and education for clinical staff. They will work in collaboration with the Hospital Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager along with medical, nursing, and other staff groups to develop standards and protocols for using blood and blood products, ensuring a robust process for updating Trusts protocols and policies.

The job involves visiting wards and clinical areas, and liaising with staff in an investigative, advisory and teaching capacity. There is also a requirement to liaise with staff in the community hospitals about all blood transfusion related issues.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• oRegistered General Nurse, Midwife, Operating Department Practitioner, clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist (BMS
• oNMC or Health and Care Professions Council registration.
• oDegree Level study or equivalent

Desirable

• oRecognised Teaching Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate experience
• Experience at Band 6 or above in relevant discipline
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Experience of Blood Transfusion Practice

Desirable

• Practical and Specialist knowledge of Blood Transfusion and its clinical applications
• Knowledge of Blood Safety and Quality Regulations
• Knowledge and application of audit process
• Working knowledge of the clinical IT system

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Teaching, supervision, and presentational skills
• Good organisational skills
• Effective team worker with the ability to manage, mentor and provide leadership to all staff groups
• Able to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously, as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of policies, guidelines and regulations relating to transfusion

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

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