Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse or midwife to join the Trust's Blood Transfusion Team at an exciting time whilst we implement a Trust-wide blood tracking solution and deliver a new electronic health record (EPIC).
We are seeking a flexible confident person who can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Closing Date: 29/05/2023
Interview Date: 07/05/2023
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to liaise with all levels of staff involved in the transfusion process. The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team is essential. You will also be a clear thinker, able to prioritise and use leadership skills to manage and develop the service further.
You will be responsible for leading on effective patient blood management, safe transfusion practice, education and training, adverse incident management and national and local audits related to transfusion practice from the laboratory to the patient's bedside.
You will be supported in your role by experienced and knowledgeable colleagues and will have every opportunity to develop in your professional role.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves promoting safe blood transfusion in the Trust.
You will be required to lead on training and competencies, audits, incident investigation, policy writing and managing administrative staff in the absence of the senior practitioner.
Please see attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves promoting safe blood transfusion in the Trust.
You will be required to lead on training and competencies, audits, incident investigation, policy writing and managing administrative staff in the absence of the senior practitioner.
Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent command of English language
- report writing skills
- Excellent spoken communication
- Presentation skills
- Intermediate use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of the EU Directive for blood safety & quality, NHSLA standards, SHOT, MHRA, and BCSH guidelines
Desirable
Qualification
Essential
- State registered Nurse/Midwife/ODP/BMS
- Degree and or/equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Blood transfusion qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of current national and local blood transfusion issues
- Experience with blood transfusion practice
- Change Management
- Teaching experience
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent command of English language
- report writing skills
- Excellent spoken communication
- Presentation skills
- Intermediate use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of the EU Directive for blood safety & quality, NHSLA standards, SHOT, MHRA, and BCSH guidelines
Desirable
Qualification
Essential
- State registered Nurse/Midwife/ODP/BMS
- Degree and or/equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Blood transfusion qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of current national and local blood transfusion issues
- Experience with blood transfusion practice
- Change Management
- Teaching experience
Values and Behaviour
Essential
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).
