Job Description

Job Summary

SHOT is the UK's professional haemovigilance organisation which collects adverse incident reports relating to transfusion from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. SHOT works closely with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Competent Authority (CA) for implementation of the UK Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.


The SHOT Clinical Incidents Specialist will work under the direction of the SHOT Operations Manager on the detailed analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical based SHOT data. The primary role of the Clinical Incidents Specialist will be to produce reports, presentations, manuscripts, surveys and studies on behalf of SHOT for the annual report, peer reviewed journals, symposia and for other publications and presentations as required. Relevant clinical experience in an acute hospital, community or public health setting will be required for this post. To achieve this, you will have considerable recent clinical experience in an acute hospital setting of blood transfusion practice, with a good current knowledge of scientific and clinical practice, investigation of adverse incidents and implementation of improvement actions.

Main duties of the job

Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) is the UK's professionally-led haemovigilance scheme.You will be responsible for:

Detailed analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical based SHOT data. Produce reports, presentations, manuscripts, surveys and studies on behalf of SHOT for the Annual SHOT Report, peer reviewed journals, symposia and for other publications and presentations as required. Represent SHOT at relevant meetings and make presentations of clinical data and studies. Take a leading role in the development and review of SHOT Transfusion Safety Standards, required actions and changes in clinical practice based on data findings, collaborating with external professional and regulatory bodies regarding this. Take a leading role, on behalf of SHOT, in ongoing national initiatives, for example National Comparative Audit (when relevant), liaising with relevant clinical experts, answering queries from haemovigilance reporters. Teaching on the NMA (Non-Medical Authorisation) course and being part of the working group., Support the SHOT team at other courses and events such as the Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) in transfusion course, etc. Initiate the development of teaching material suitable for the various groups of healthcare professionals based around SHOT clinical data, and decide upon suitable methods of delivery.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

Substantial relevant clinical experience in an acute hospital, community or public health setting. Experience of risk and/or error management Experience of clinical or scientific study and audit design and execution Experience of writing, speaking and presenting data and preparation of the materials required Experience of developing hypotheses and writing proposals for studies Knowledge of clinical governance and healthcare quality issues Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Qualifications and Training

Degree in nursing, biomedical or social science

OR

equivalent professional qualification Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration

OR

registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Recognised higher nursing or biomedical science qualification in blood transfusion

OR

evidence of continuing professional development showing breadth and depth equivalent to a higher qualification equivalent to Masters Level. Teaching and/or presentation training to Train the Trainer level. Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.



Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.


By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.



You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What we offer:

We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements. Occasional travel to our Manchester office is required, approximately every 68 weeks. SHOT welcomes applications from candidates based anywhere within the UK. 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and to 33 days after 10 years. NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions We've fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking 'Apply' if you are viewing this advert on another site.



This vacancy will close at 23:59 on

Wednesday 10

th

December 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 5th January 2026 subject to confirmation.


For informal enquiries please contact


Name: Caryn Hughes


Job Title: SHOT Operations Manager


Contact Details: caryn.hughes@nhsbt.nhs.uk