Job summary
The post-holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Transfusion Practitioner team
Main duties of the job
Booking training and competency assessment sessions and recording training completion by employees.
Responding to telephone and email enquiries.
Assisting with blood component traceability requirements by liaising with clinical areas to obtain evidence of transfusion in line with MHRA regulations.
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.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and competency assessments
To support the organisation and delivery of training programmes to staff, including preparation of facilities and resources and booking training and competency sessions.
To book staff onto the sessions and provide them with appropriate information and resources as directed by the TP team.
To enter training and competency data into ESR to ensure accurate records of compliance with mandatory training are maintained
To enter training completion and allocate user barcodes to manage access rights for blood collection on the BloodTrack system
Traceability
Liaise with Blood Bank to identify blood component units for which no evidence of traceability has been received. Contact / visit clinical areas to retrieve documentary evidence of transfusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and competency assessments
To support the organisation and delivery of training programmes to staff, including preparation of facilities and resources and booking training and competency sessions.
To book staff onto the sessions and provide them with appropriate information and resources as directed by the TP team.
To enter training and competency data into ESR to ensure accurate records of compliance with mandatory training are maintained
To enter training completion and allocate user barcodes to manage access rights for blood collection on the BloodTrack system
Traceability
Liaise with Blood Bank to identify blood component units for which no evidence of traceability has been received. Contact / visit clinical areas to retrieve documentary evidence of transfusion.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of education in numeracy and literacy at minimum GCSE C/4 grade or equivalent. (Level 2)
- Computer literate with previous experience/knowledge of using Microsoft Programs
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative and clerical experience
- Experience of data entry and retrieval of information from databases
- Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of electronic patient record systems
- Experience of diary management
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to plan and organise own time
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of education in numeracy and literacy at minimum GCSE C/4 grade or equivalent. (Level 2)
- Computer literate with previous experience/knowledge of using Microsoft Programs
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative and clerical experience
- Experience of data entry and retrieval of information from databases
- Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of electronic patient record systems
- Experience of diary management
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to plan and organise own time
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).
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).
