Job summary
Working with the Lead Transfusion Practitioner, the post-holder will act as a liaison between the hospital transfusion laboratory and clinical departments.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
-the development and delivery of training and competency assessments to all staff involved in the transfusion process,
-investigation and reporting of transfusion-related incidents
-developing and updating Trust policies and guidelines covering all aspects of transfusion
-auditing transfusion practices within the Trust
-promoting safe and appropriate use of blood
-providing specialist transfusion advice.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
1.Clinical
1.1To be responsible for providing initial and update training and competency assessment for all staff clinical and non-clinical) involved in the transfusion process
1.2To be responsible for the design and development of training packages for all staff across the Trust relating to all areas of the transfusion process
1.3To act as a resource for advice and support to all staff involved in the transfusion process.
1.4To act as a liaison between the hospital transfusion laboratory and clinical departments.
1.5 Assist with the development / updating of Trust policies and guidelines covering all aspects of transfusion of blood components and blood products. Implement and promote these policies and guidelines within the Trust
1.6To be responsible for the investigation and reporting of incidents and near misses associated with transfusion.
1.7To promote awareness and implementation of research-based practices relating to the field of transfusion.
1.8Promote high standards of practice at all times and assist in the identification of potential hazards or unsafe practices/procedures and report these to senior members of the Hospital Transfusion Team.
2. Administrative
2.1By liaising with the Consultant Haematologist responsible for transfusion, organise monthly Hospital Transfusion Team (HTT) meetings including setting the agenda, preparing required reports and formal minute taking.
2.2By liaising with the Consultant Haematologist responsible for transfusion, organise Hospital Transfusion Group (HTG) meetings including setting the agenda, preparing required reports and formal minute taking.
2.3To maintain records of staff training and competency assessment involving manipulation of data in spreadsheets and databases.
3. Audit
3.1 To monitor care given to patients by assisting in regularly auditing transfusion practices within the Trust which will be used to design, implement and review protocols as appropriate. This will involve auditing the transfusion process from the laboratory to patients bedsides.
3.2 To be responsible for the design of local audits of all parts of the transfusion process, data collection, detailed report writing and presentation to the Trust.
3.3 To actively participate in multidisciplinary, Regional, and National audit involving blood transfusion.
4. Development
4.1Promote the safe and appropriate use of blood through new initiatives, in liaison with the HTG.
4.2Promote and encourage use of alternatives to transfusion in all clinical areas with the support of the HTG.
4.3As a specialist in the field of transfusion, liaise with clinicians in the Trust, peers and external agencies to maintain and improve detailed knowledge of all areas of blood transfusion and keep up to date with current transfusion developments.
4.4Attend professional study days/meetings as appropriate and maintain updated knowledge of current professional and clinical developments.
5. Laboratory
5.1Liaise with staff from Black Country Pathology Services to ensure that best practice is occurring in the transfusion laboratory.
5.2Provide education and updates to transfusion laboratory staff as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
1.Clinical
1.1To be responsible for providing initial and update training and competency assessment for all staff clinical and non-clinical) involved in the transfusion process
1.2To be responsible for the design and development of training packages for all staff across the Trust relating to all areas of the transfusion process
1.3To act as a resource for advice and support to all staff involved in the transfusion process.
1.4To act as a liaison between the hospital transfusion laboratory and clinical departments.
1.5 Assist with the development / updating of Trust policies and guidelines covering all aspects of transfusion of blood components and blood products. Implement and promote these policies and guidelines within the Trust
1.6To be responsible for the investigation and reporting of incidents and near misses associated with transfusion.
1.7To promote awareness and implementation of research-based practices relating to the field of transfusion.
1.8Promote high standards of practice at all times and assist in the identification of potential hazards or unsafe practices/procedures and report these to senior members of the Hospital Transfusion Team.
2. Administrative
2.1By liaising with the Consultant Haematologist responsible for transfusion, organise monthly Hospital Transfusion Team (HTT) meetings including setting the agenda, preparing required reports and formal minute taking.
2.2By liaising with the Consultant Haematologist responsible for transfusion, organise Hospital Transfusion Group (HTG) meetings including setting the agenda, preparing required reports and formal minute taking.
2.3To maintain records of staff training and competency assessment involving manipulation of data in spreadsheets and databases.
3. Audit
3.1 To monitor care given to patients by assisting in regularly auditing transfusion practices within the Trust which will be used to design, implement and review protocols as appropriate. This will involve auditing the transfusion process from the laboratory to patients bedsides.
3.2 To be responsible for the design of local audits of all parts of the transfusion process, data collection, detailed report writing and presentation to the Trust.
3.3 To actively participate in multidisciplinary, Regional, and National audit involving blood transfusion.
4. Development
4.1Promote the safe and appropriate use of blood through new initiatives, in liaison with the HTG.
4.2Promote and encourage use of alternatives to transfusion in all clinical areas with the support of the HTG.
4.3As a specialist in the field of transfusion, liaise with clinicians in the Trust, peers and external agencies to maintain and improve detailed knowledge of all areas of blood transfusion and keep up to date with current transfusion developments.
4.4Attend professional study days/meetings as appropriate and maintain updated knowledge of current professional and clinical developments.
5. Laboratory
5.1Liaise with staff from Black Country Pathology Services to ensure that best practice is occurring in the transfusion laboratory.
5.2Provide education and updates to transfusion laboratory staff as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration / HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of professional and educational development / continuing Professional Development
- 12 months post-registration relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training and competency assessment
- Experience in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of projects/research undertaken on own initiative
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oGood IT literacy including keyboard skills
- oAbility to prioritise and organise work.
- oGood troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- oRelevant knowledge for all aspects of job role including principles and applications of blood transfusion
- oGood understanding of laboratory Health and Safety regulations
- oGood level of understanding of blood transfusion laboratory techniques
- oDecisive
- oAbility to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
- oReliable and punctual
- oConfident to deliver face to face training to all staff groups
- oCommitment to evidence based practice
- oKeen to develop own skills and develop transfusion practice
- oHas up to date knowledge of current transfusion issues
- oResearch awareness
- oGood communication skills both orally and written, competent and polite telephone manner
- oGood command of spoken and written English
- oAbility to work as a team member
- oAble to work well with patients, users of the service, staff within and external to the Trust
- oAble to express themselves clearly and direct others
- oAble to provide safe, caring and effective services
- oWe would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- oSelf-motivated
Desirable
- oInterpretation of diagnostic laboratory test results.
- oEvidence of projects/research undertaken on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration / HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of professional and educational development / continuing Professional Development
- 12 months post-registration relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training and competency assessment
- Experience in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of projects/research undertaken on own initiative
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oGood IT literacy including keyboard skills
- oAbility to prioritise and organise work.
- oGood troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- oRelevant knowledge for all aspects of job role including principles and applications of blood transfusion
- oGood understanding of laboratory Health and Safety regulations
- oGood level of understanding of blood transfusion laboratory techniques
- oDecisive
- oAbility to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
- oReliable and punctual
- oConfident to deliver face to face training to all staff groups
- oCommitment to evidence based practice
- oKeen to develop own skills and develop transfusion practice
- oHas up to date knowledge of current transfusion issues
- oResearch awareness
- oGood communication skills both orally and written, competent and polite telephone manner
- oGood command of spoken and written English
- oAbility to work as a team member
- oAble to work well with patients, users of the service, staff within and external to the Trust
- oAble to express themselves clearly and direct others
- oAble to provide safe, caring and effective services
- oWe would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- oSelf-motivated
Desirable
- oInterpretation of diagnostic laboratory test results.
- oEvidence of projects/research undertaken on own initiative
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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Rd.
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
