Transfusion Practitioner

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Transfusion Practitioner will be responsible for the promotion of safe and appropriate transfusion practice throughout the Trust and will be a key member of the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Hospital Transfusion Group.

The post holder will play a key role in educating nursing, medical and multi-disciplinary staff in the management of patients receiving blood/blood product transfusions, and in ensuring compliance with Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005 and British Society of Haematology guidelines as well as local policies.

The post holder will also be involved in the development and implementation:

  • changes to regulations, guidelines, procedures and policies for the improvement of safety and effectiveness in transfusion practice throughout the Trust.
  • audit of clinical practice appertaining to the appropriate use of transfusions.

Main duties of the job

  • Work as an autonomous practitioner providing a safe transfusion service for the Trust.
  • Provide expert advice to staff, patients, and carers on transfusion-related issues.
  • Promote safe, effective blood use and alternatives aligned with NICE recommendations whilst monitor compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Carry out investigations into transfusion incidents and create reports based on interviews and actions following the root cause analysis of each incident.
  • Lead on transfusion-related training and competency programs for staff of all grades, as well as leading on learning outcomes and act as the key link in the trust with training and development of Blood Transfusion.
  • To work both autonomously and as a vital team member in liaison with the department of Blood Transfusion, the Blood bank manager, the Consultant Haematologist, the Hospital Transfusion Team and Hospital Transfusion Group in developing protocols for the management of patients undergoing transfusion.
  • Attend Local and regional transfusion Committee meetings
  • Investigate incidents/transfusion reactions and escalate where appropriate to national reporting schemes eg Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) and Serious and Adverse Blood Reaction Events (SABRE).
  • Drive service improvements through audits, research, and policy development.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-8747-DIR

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse with current NMC registration
  • Nursing degree
  • Demonstrable or working towards relevant post graduate level study (HEI level 7 or msc)
  • Teaching, assessment, and mentoring qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge and expertise in patient blood management, safety and compliance.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working at Band 6 level or significant Experience at Band 5 level
  • Willingness and ability to present training and education to groups of staff trust wide.
  • Up to date Experience of safe Blood transfusion
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people including external partners Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively.
  • Experience of participating in clinical audit

Desirable

  • Awareness and understanding of Current national and local blood Transfusion policy and guidance

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Have experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
  • Experience of caring for management of patients undergoing blood transfusion.
  • Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice
  • Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
  • Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation.
  • Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service.
  • Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
  • Evidence of on-going continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
  • Awareness of Blood Transfusion Policies and initiatives Knowledge of BSQR 2005, NHSLA Standards, SHOT, MHRA, NICE and BSH guidelines

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • PROUD Values and Behaviours
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse with current NMC registration
  • Nursing degree
  • Demonstrable or working towards relevant post graduate level study (HEI level 7 or msc)
  • Teaching, assessment, and mentoring qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge and expertise in patient blood management, safety and compliance.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working at Band 6 level or significant Experience at Band 5 level
  • Willingness and ability to present training and education to groups of staff trust wide.
  • Up to date Experience of safe Blood transfusion
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people including external partners Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively.
  • Experience of participating in clinical audit

Desirable

  • Awareness and understanding of Current national and local blood Transfusion policy and guidance

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Have experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
  • Experience of caring for management of patients undergoing blood transfusion.
  • Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice
  • Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
  • Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation.
  • Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service.
  • Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
  • Evidence of on-going continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
  • Awareness of Blood Transfusion Policies and initiatives Knowledge of BSQR 2005, NHSLA Standards, SHOT, MHRA, NICE and BSH guidelines

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • PROUD Values and Behaviours

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Rachael Wilkinson-Hall

r.wilkinson-hall@nhs.net

01142712723

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-8747-DIR

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Supporting documents

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