Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up within the East and SouthEast London (ESEL) Pathology Network, for an enthusiastic Assistant Transfusion Practitioner at The Royal London Hospital who shares our vision of a high-quality transfusion service.
Previous experience or knowledge of the blood transfusion process is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
The post holder will assist and support site-based Specialist TransfusionPractitioners in the provision of efficient and effective service by co-ordinating key administrative functions to ensure effective service to the highest possible standard.
The post holder will be responsible for monitoring closely the traceability of all issued units daily and will assist the clinical departments with the return of all traceability labels to the blood transfusion laboratory in a timely fashion.
The post holder will be responsible for traceability data entry & extraction and will support in the production of performance / compliance reports.In addition, this role will assist and will support the Specialist TransfusionPractitioners, as instructed, in writing minutes of meetings held at respective sites.
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for data entry, to support with the production ofperformance / compliance reports, managing transfusion training andcompetency records and access to blood fridges by trained staff by usingspecific laboratory software.o To support with data entry for Blood stock managemento To monitor closely the traceability of all issued units on a daily basis and to assist the clinical departments with the return of all traceability labels to the blood transfusion laboratory in a timely fashion.o To have good IT skills to use the laboratory information management system and Microsoft Office software (Excel, word, Access and PowerPoint)o To support the site Specialist Transfusion Practitioners, as instructed, inwriting minutes of meetings held at respective sites.o To assist and support the Transfusion Practitioners, as instructed, inundertaking clinical audits (local and national), preparing resources for training and assessment of clinical staff, gathering information for investigation ofclinical incidents, monitoring / follow up of blood and blood product wastage, transfusion related non-compliances and to assist in blood fridge training and related competency assessments.
Please see further Main duties of the job below in the "Detailed job description and main responsibilities" section
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To Support the implementation of good transfusion practice Trust wide,through the organisations frameworks for clinical governance / riskmanagement and in line with the SHOT safe practice notices / alerts related to transfusion, clinical and laboratory elements of MHRA Blood Safety andQuality Regulations (BSQR), CQC and HSC2007/001 Better BloodTransfusion 3 requirements from Department of Health (NBTC) To assist with the development, implementation and delivery of mandatory blood transfusion training (E-learning), education and related practicalcompetency assessments for all clinical staff at Barts Health To Support the laboratory and Trust with the elements of the BSQR, which extends to clinical areas. To Support key members of the Trust Transfusion Team (TTT) and Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC); taking forward action plans and programmes of work arising from the TTT and HTC that require implementation in the clinical areas. To assist Transfusion practitioners with internal & external reporting ofincidents to haemo-vigilance Scheme (SHOT / SABRE) The post holder may be required to work on any of the Trust sites as required by the service.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities ofthe role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience,and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further details / informal visits contact:Sara Hammond, Lead SpecialistTransfusion Practitioner on 02033460432 or email sara.hammond1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
To Support the implementation of good transfusion practice Trust wide,through the organisations frameworks for clinical governance / riskmanagement and in line with the SHOT safe practice notices / alerts related to transfusion, clinical and laboratory elements of MHRA Blood Safety andQuality Regulations (BSQR), CQC and HSC2007/001 Better BloodTransfusion 3 requirements from Department of Health (NBTC) To assist with the development, implementation and delivery of mandatory blood transfusion training (E-learning), education and related practicalcompetency assessments for all clinical staff at Barts Health To Support the laboratory and Trust with the elements of the BSQR, which extends to clinical areas. To Support key members of the Trust Transfusion Team (TTT) and Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC); taking forward action plans and programmes of work arising from the TTT and HTC that require implementation in the clinical areas. To assist Transfusion practitioners with internal & external reporting ofincidents to haemo-vigilance Scheme (SHOT / SABRE) The post holder may be required to work on any of the Trust sites as required by the service.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities ofthe role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience,and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further details / informal visits contact:Sara Hammond, Lead SpecialistTransfusion Practitioner on 02033460432 or email sara.hammond1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an HCA / MLA or administrator.
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- A well-developed understanding of data retrieval, data processing and information interpretation. Aware of the role medical laboratories.
Desirable
- Aware of the health care systems and recent policy developments in the NHS
- Experience of dealing with the public in person and on the phone
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality and data protection.
- Logical with a common sense approach.
- Computer literate
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate.
- Good communications skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff.
- Able to use a computer/ learn how to use a Previous experience of report writing, monitoring performance and data analysis computer to record information.
- Able to input and retrieve data/information.
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Previous experience of report writing, monitoring performance and data analysis
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake 'housekeeping duties'
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an HCA / MLA or administrator.
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- A well-developed understanding of data retrieval, data processing and information interpretation. Aware of the role medical laboratories.
Desirable
- Aware of the health care systems and recent policy developments in the NHS
- Experience of dealing with the public in person and on the phone
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality and data protection.
- Logical with a common sense approach.
- Computer literate
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate.
- Good communications skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff.
- Able to use a computer/ learn how to use a Previous experience of report writing, monitoring performance and data analysis computer to record information.
- Able to input and retrieve data/information.
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Previous experience of report writing, monitoring performance and data analysis
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake 'housekeeping duties'
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
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).
