Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Blood Conservation Practitioner

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Job summary

The Blood Conservation Practitioner will assist in the design and implementation of a comprehensive, highly specialised multi-professional blood conservation service in a wide range of clinical areas. As well as providing technical and educational support to intraoperative cell salvage, the post holder will participate in observation and feedback to registered practitioners and multidisciplinary team.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is offering competitive relocation packages.

Main duties of the job

The Blood Conservation Practitioner will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and provide specialist knowledge which is transferable between acute clinical areas. Effective communication with all members of the multi-professional team and external agencies is a key part of this role.

In addition, the Blood Conservation Practitioner will be responsible for ensuring effective use of Trust resources and the safe handling of trust equipment.

The Blood Conservation Practitioner will provide cover at The Royal Cornwall Hospital Site and St Michael's Hospital site as and when required. There may be occasional activities scheduled off-site and out of hours.

The Blood Conservation Practitioner will support the clinical practice, professional and educational development of medical staff, registered nurses and AHPs.

About us

Have you ever dreamed of improving your work life balance and furthering your career in Theatres and Blood conservation ? Would you like to develop speciality-based knowledge and experience in a wide array of theatre specialities? If the answer is yes then this is your chance to be part of our dynamic, passionate and diverse Blood conservation Service team.

We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. Our busy Anaesthetic Theatres team are at the forefront of intra-operative cell salvage and blood conservation and also have innovative initiatives in place to support climate change.

Cornwall is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the stunning coastline is at your fingertips. Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth.Why wouldn't you?

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Please watch our team video: youtu.be/kzeGcMCZ5RA

For further details / informal visits contact:

Kelly O'Toole , Anaesthetic Manager.

Tel: 01872 253577, 07880 019247

email: k.otoole@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5661793

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this position.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • NMC / HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Theatre related course

Qualification

Essential

  • Theatre related qualification
  • Intraoperative cell salvage qualification
  • Information technology platform qualification

Desirable

  • basic knowledge of intraoperative cell salvage
  • Basic Information knowledge
  • Basic theatre / Anaesthetic knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Theatre / Anaesthetic experience 2 years plus
  • Intraoperative cell salvage experience 2 years plus
  • Teaching / coaching experience 2 years plus

Desirable

  • Theatre / Anaesthetic experience
  • Intraoperative cell salvage experience
  • Teaching / coaching experience
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • NMC / HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Theatre related course

Qualification

Essential

  • Theatre related qualification
  • Intraoperative cell salvage qualification
  • Information technology platform qualification

Desirable

  • basic knowledge of intraoperative cell salvage
  • Basic Information knowledge
  • Basic theatre / Anaesthetic knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Theatre / Anaesthetic experience 2 years plus
  • Intraoperative cell salvage experience 2 years plus
  • Teaching / coaching experience 2 years plus

Desirable

  • Theatre / Anaesthetic experience
  • Intraoperative cell salvage experience
  • Teaching / coaching experience

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).

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.

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anaesthetic Manager

Kelly O'Toole

k.otoole@nhs.net

01872253577

Details

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5661793

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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