Job summary
The post holder will work closely with Clinical teams in hospitals across Wales and Welsh Blood Service colleagues, to support referral of patients with Genetic Hemochromatosis to the Welsh Blood Service for venesection.
This post is Fixed Term/Secondment for until 31/03/2026 due to the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Blood Health Team the post holder will:
- Provide support and specialist advice to hospital clinical teams on referral of patients with GH to the WBS
- Optimise blood health for donors with Genetic Hemochromatosis
- Drive innovative practise to further develop referral and management pathways
There will be a requirement to attend relevant courses such as development programmes to increase the likelihood of a high value impact of this project.
It is envisaged that this role will evolve in line with the WBS Blood and Transplant Services for the Future strategy. Data will be harnessed to guide best practise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as a Nurse/Transfusion practitioner or HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist/Biomedical Scientist
- Leadership / management qualification
- Masters level qualification (or working towards) or similar experience
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of blood donor eligibility
- Evidence of participating in CPD
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to a Blood Establishment
- Record of presenting at national and international conferences
Skills
Essential
- IT literate in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with local IT systems
- Ability to work with staff of all levels of abilities and across different disciplines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as a Nurse/Transfusion practitioner or HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist/Biomedical Scientist
- Leadership / management qualification
- Masters level qualification (or working towards) or similar experience
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of blood donor eligibility
- Evidence of participating in CPD
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to a Blood Establishment
- Record of presenting at national and international conferences
Skills
Essential
- IT literate in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with local IT systems
- Ability to work with staff of all levels of abilities and across different disciplines
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
