Job Description

A Transfusion Practitioner (TP) is part of a clinical support team whose purpose is to provide timely and accurate high quality clinical information that will assist service users from the hospital and community, in the establishment of safer Transfusion practices.



You will apply highly specialised professional judgement clinical knowledge and practical skills to complex problem solving and ensure that corrective actions are instigated in the event of non-compliance.



You will work closely with the Consultant Haematologist in charge of blood transfusion, the Transfusion Manager and Senior Biomedical Scientists in the Blood Transfusion department, the Chairperson of the Hospital Transfusion Committee and other appropriate colleagues.



This post is open to those with the following UK Professional registrations



HCPC Biomedical scientists

NMC Registered Nurses/midwives

HCPC Operating department practitioners



The validity of the NMC/HCPC PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed



To directly or indirectly, influence all aspects of care and management of those patients requiring a blood transfusion as well as ensuring safe and effective working practices are developed and implemented across the organisation.



Works within national policy frameworks and guidelines i.e. NICE, BSH, BSQR, NBTC and perform transfusion related competency based assessments and undertake National and Local audits of transfusion Practice as required



The post holder is required to exercise tact and use persuasion in emotive situations (e.g. advising on blood Transfusion sample collection and blood product administration practice that present risk. The information may not always be well received and may be subject to challenge).



Liaise with Biomedical Scientists in the Blood Sciences department sections as necessary to ensure smooth running and continuation of service



To give support and specialist advice to nursing and medical staff regarding blood transfusion matters.



Collaborate with other Health Care Professionals in hospital to achieve maximum advantage from planned, co-ordinated patient care (e.g., alternatives to blood transfusion and direct for appropriate medical advice if required).



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.