Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team of professionals, as a full time band 6 Transfusion Practitioner.
The role of the transfusion practitioner team is to provide safe and effective working practices to all staff involved in blood transfusion within St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and for all patients receiving blood components and blood products.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working trust-wide with staff from all disciplines, ensuring that patients requiring transfusion of blood components and blood products receive the highest standard of safe and effective care. The transfusion practitioner role also includes delivering the Haematology Iron Deficiency anaemia service, as part of our commitment to Patient Blood Management.
The successful candidate will be a keen, well organised and motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills. The role requires a high level of contact with clinical teams across the Trust and includes a requirement to liaise with patients and relatives. Being able to work both autonomously and as part of a team are also essential skills required.
To apply, you must be a state registered nurse, educated to an appropriate level with a minimum of two years post registration experience. Knowledge and experience of the transfusion processes is essential.
In addition , familiarity with the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia would be desirable.
The post will be based within the department of Haematology, St Georges Hospital NHS Trust which is sited in the Medical School building in Jenner Wing.
About us
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for south west London, Surrey and beyond. The trust provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary and trauma care to community services, delivered from 2 hospital sites, St. George's Hospital in Tooting and Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton, and from St John's Therapy Centre, 11 health centres and clinics, schools, nursing homes and people's own homes.
The trust also manages the healthcare service at HMP Wandsworth.
With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. We employ around 9,000 staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties**
The role involves working with staff from all relevant disciplines to promote safe, appropriate and economic use of blood components. Ensuring the Trust fulfils the requirements of Better Blood Transfusion (HSC 2002/09), recommendations from the National Blood Transfusion Committee on Patient Blood Management (2014); NICE guidance (NG24) and the EU directive on blood safety (2002-98-EC).
Main responsibilities are:
- To provide education and training to all staff involved in the transfusion process.
- To assist in the running of the iron deficiency anaemia service, managed by the transfusion practitioner team
- To provide advice and direction to medical and nursing staff for the diagnosis, management and treatment of transfusion reactions, adverse events and near miss events associated with blood transfusion
- To assist the lead transfusion practitioner in analysing, interpreting, implementing and evaluating data such as: national policies, guidelines and recommendations
- To carry out clinical audit as requested by external bodies (e.g., NHSBT) and as required by the Trust to evaluate practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties**
The role involves working with staff from all relevant disciplines to promote safe, appropriate and economic use of blood components. Ensuring the Trust fulfils the requirements of Better Blood Transfusion (HSC 2002/09), recommendations from the National Blood Transfusion Committee on Patient Blood Management (2014); NICE guidance (NG24) and the EU directive on blood safety (2002-98-EC).
Main responsibilities are:
- To provide education and training to all staff involved in the transfusion process.
- To assist in the running of the iron deficiency anaemia service, managed by the transfusion practitioner team
- To provide advice and direction to medical and nursing staff for the diagnosis, management and treatment of transfusion reactions, adverse events and near miss events associated with blood transfusion
- To assist the lead transfusion practitioner in analysing, interpreting, implementing and evaluating data such as: national policies, guidelines and recommendations
- To carry out clinical audit as requested by external bodies (e.g., NHSBT) and as required by the Trust to evaluate practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- IV drug administration certificate
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills
- recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification
- Experience and knowledge of blood components and their administration
- Experience of collaborating in audits/research
Desirable
- Experience working in Haematology or other clinical area with a high blood use (e.g. ITU, theatres)
- Experience in treating Iron deficiency
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- IT literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of further professional development since nurse registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of Blood Safety & Quality regulations 2005
- Knowledge of national guidance and protocols relating to blood transfusion
- Knowledge of risks of transfusion and use of alternatives
- Knowledge of management of patients who refuse blood transfusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- IV drug administration certificate
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills
- recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification
- Experience and knowledge of blood components and their administration
- Experience of collaborating in audits/research
Desirable
- Experience working in Haematology or other clinical area with a high blood use (e.g. ITU, theatres)
- Experience in treating Iron deficiency
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- IT literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of further professional development since nurse registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of Blood Safety & Quality regulations 2005
- Knowledge of national guidance and protocols relating to blood transfusion
- Knowledge of risks of transfusion and use of alternatives
- Knowledge of management of patients who refuse blood transfusion
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
