Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw?
The role of Transfusion Practitioner involves collaborative working with the wider teams in the organisation and the role is vital in promoting safe transfusion practice in line with national and local guidelines, underpinned by Patient Blood Management principles. Transfusion Practitioners can come from a nursing or biomedical scientist background, and as such will require either Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
To adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and BSQR. Provide evidence to support Trust quality objectives and the CQC fundamental standards, as well as any appropriate NICE and BSH guidelines relevant to transfusion practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the management of clinical matters relating to Blood Transfusion within the Trust, including incident investigation, and transfusion training. Although reporting to the Blood Transfusion Manager, the post holder will be required to work closely with the Clinical Educators and Ward Managers to ensure safe transfusion practices, both in the clinical areas and the laboratory.
The successful candidate be expected to have an expert knowledge of Blood Transfusion and be keen to develop this knowledge further.
The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible and assertive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role will involve liaising with different staff groups and staff levels who take part in the transfusion process. You will be able to work autonomously as well as part of the wider team. You will be required to represent the department at various forums.
To be a visible presence in clinical areas to ensure that the clinical area is supported to achieve safe transfusion practice.
To lead education and support relevant to the transfusion process to nursing, medical and clinical support staff.
To conduct audit of practice in clinical areas and investigate incidents and variances from blood transfusion guidelines and to ensure any required corrective action is implemented following incidents and audit.
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 employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
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.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term opportunities.
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.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term opportunities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in Transfusion
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation.
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service.
Planning and organising
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
- Demonstrates leadership in the management of change.
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Excellent analytical skills - ability to analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to provide informed decision making.
- Independent problem solving / trouble shooting skills.
- IT and data analysis skills including audit.
- Advanced keyboard skills
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Previous experience of formal / informal teaching of staff - good presentation skills.
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives / carers and staff.
- Demonstrate excellent, effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Produce timely, accurate written / electronic records and documents.
- Presenting complex information to large groups.
Training and Education
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas.
- Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of competencies (portfolio).
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Flexibility with regard to working practices.
- Excellent team worker and self-motivated.
- Well organised.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Presenting complex information to large groups.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Nurse: registered nurse (part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice) or BMS: registered Biomedical Scientist
- Relevant degree to the Profession
- Post basic qualification in speciality e.g. BBTS Transfusion Science, Stem Cell Transplantation or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Demonstrable or working towards relevant post graduate level study (HEI level 7 or MSc) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio, Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Blood Transfusion Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrable or working towards relevant post graduate level study (teaching, assessment, and mentoring) or equivalent portfolio of evidence.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in Transfusion
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation.
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service.
Planning and organising
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
- Demonstrates leadership in the management of change.
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Excellent analytical skills - ability to analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to provide informed decision making.
- Independent problem solving / trouble shooting skills.
- IT and data analysis skills including audit.
- Advanced keyboard skills
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Previous experience of formal / informal teaching of staff - good presentation skills.
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives / carers and staff.
- Demonstrate excellent, effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Produce timely, accurate written / electronic records and documents.
- Presenting complex information to large groups.
Training and Education
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas.
- Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of competencies (portfolio).
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Flexibility with regard to working practices.
- Excellent team worker and self-motivated.
- Well organised.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Presenting complex information to large groups.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Nurse: registered nurse (part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice) or BMS: registered Biomedical Scientist
- Relevant degree to the Profession
- Post basic qualification in speciality e.g. BBTS Transfusion Science, Stem Cell Transplantation or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Demonstrable or working towards relevant post graduate level study (HEI level 7 or MSc) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio, Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Blood Transfusion Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrable or working towards relevant post graduate level study (teaching, assessment, and mentoring) or equivalent portfolio of evidence.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
