Specialist Practitioner in Transfusion
The closing date is 26 February 2026
Job summary
The post holder will promote the positive image of the clinical area and the Trust by being a role model, having a clear vision and using direct clinical leadership to ensure an excellent patient experience.
Ensure compliance with relevant national legislation and guidelines relating to Blood Transfusion.
To work as part of the Transfusion Team to promote the safe effective and efficient use of blood and blood products
Through their role in the senior laboratory team and HTT ensure assessment of the requirements of the users of the blood transfusion service and help implement service driven changes accordingly
Help ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service, and to contribute to staff training and development in the area of transfusion medicine.
The post holder will be required to maintain their professional registration and an up-to-date knowledge of their specialist area through continual professional development.
Main duties of the job
To practise as a Transfusion Specialist as part of both the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Hospital Transfusion Committee.
The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff.
Responsible for developing and maintaining a trust wide training, competency and assessment program for safe transfusion practice for all staff groups.
To promote better labelling of samples and appropriate use of components and to establish >80% compliance with NBTC standards for training and competency assessment within the trust.To work towards ensuring, that transfusion practice within the Trust is in compliance with local policy, national guidelines and national/international law.
To promote Patient Blood Management initiatives, including identification of Transfusion alternatives, information and consent to blood transfusion in line with NICE recommendations.
Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits and respond proactively to implement effective changes based on their findings.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7031997-C
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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