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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Transfusion Practitioner

The closing date is 26 May 2025

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Job summary

A Transfusion Practitioner (TP) is part of a clinical support team whose purpose is to provide timely and accurate high quality clinical information that will assist service users from the hospital and community, in the establishment of safer Transfusion practices.

You will apply highly specialised professional judgement clinical knowledge and practical skills to complex problem solving and ensure that corrective actions are instigated in the event of non-compliance.

You will work closely with the Consultant Haematologist in charge of blood transfusion, the Transfusion Manager and Senior Biomedical Scientists in the Blood Transfusion department, the Chairperson of the Hospital Transfusion Committee and other appropriate colleagues.

This post is open to those with the following UK Professional registrations

  • HCPC Biomedical scientists
  • NMC Registered Nurses/midwives
  • HCPC Operating department practitioners

The validity of the NMC/HCPC PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed

Main duties of the job

  • To directly or indirectly, influence all aspects of care and management of those patients requiring a blood transfusion as well as ensuring safe and effective working practices are developed and implemented across the organisation.
  • Works within national policy frameworks and guidelines i.e. NICE, BSH, BSQR, NBTC and perform transfusion related competency based assessments and undertake National and Local audits of transfusion Practice as required
  • The post holder is required to exercise tact and use persuasion in emotive situations (e.g. advising on blood Transfusion sample collection and blood product administration practice that present risk. The information may not always be well received and may be subject to challenge).
  • Liaise with Biomedical Scientists in the Blood Sciences department sections as necessary to ensure smooth running and continuation of service
  • To give support and specialist advice to nursing and medical staff regarding blood transfusion matters.
  • Collaborate with other Health Care Professionals in hospital to achieve maximum advantage from planned, co-ordinated patient care (e.g., alternatives to blood transfusion and direct for appropriate medical advice if required).

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7150976-TP-CSD

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with one of the following UK Professional bodies - NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife, HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or ODP

Desirable

  • Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • A minimum of 3 years post registration experience or equivalent ongoing professional development
  • Experience of Audit/research and using outcome measures
  • Experience in Haematology / Blood Transfusion

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
  • Change management skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with one of the following UK Professional bodies - NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife, HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or ODP

Desirable

  • Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • A minimum of 3 years post registration experience or equivalent ongoing professional development
  • Experience of Audit/research and using outcome measures
  • Experience in Haematology / Blood Transfusion

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
  • Change management skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Transfusion Practitioner

Tina Ivel

catrina.ivel1@nhs.net

01904725830

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7150976-TP-CSD

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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