Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 22/10/2025 to cover maternity leave. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Hywel Dda University Health Board for a 10 month part-time Blood Transfusion Practitioner to promote and improve safe and appropriate transfusion practice through training and education in line with legislation and national/local guidance.
You will be expected to be a NMC registered nurse or a HCPC registered biomedical scientist with knowledge of Blood Transfusion/Haematology.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse or Biomedical Scientist with excellent communication skills to promote excellence in transfusion practice to all staff groups and for all clinical areas.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be primarily based and manage the Transfusion Practitioner work load from the Glangwili site but may also be expected to liaise and assist the Transfusion Practitioners at the other sites within the Health Board and across Wales as required.
The Transfusion Practitioner will work as part of the Health Board multi-disciplinary Hospital Transfusion Team which include the Clinical Blood Transfusion Lead, Blood Transfusion Managers, Transfusion Practitioners and other Transfusion Specialists. The post holder will manage his/her own workload and will be expected to attend meetings to represent Hywel Dda within and outside of the Health Board for example at the Welsh Blood Service. The Blood Transfusion network within Hywel Dda and Wales are a close knit team who work well together collaboratively promoting safe transfusion and best transfusion practice.
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and subsequent delivery of transfusion related education and competency assessment for all staff involved in the transfusion process. They will be responsible for the investigation of traceability and transfusion related incidents, including the mandatory reporting to MHRA, and to undertake clinical audits, both local and national.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on09.12.24
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on09.12.24
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
- Part 1 NMC registered nurse
- Specialist knowledge in Blood Transfusion/Haematology or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional Development
- Ability to understand and interpret research to ensure practice is evidence based
- Clear understanding of the concept of clinical governance, effectiveness and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Teaching or assessing qualification or relevant experience
- Able to converse knowledgeable about current transfusion issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Biomedical Scientist or nurse
- Specialist knowledge in Blood Transfusion / Haematology to postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience with audit, research and quality improvement
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
- Part 1 NMC registered nurse
- Specialist knowledge in Blood Transfusion/Haematology or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional Development
- Ability to understand and interpret research to ensure practice is evidence based
- Clear understanding of the concept of clinical governance, effectiveness and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Teaching or assessing qualification or relevant experience
- Able to converse knowledgeable about current transfusion issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Biomedical Scientist or nurse
- Specialist knowledge in Blood Transfusion / Haematology to postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience with audit, research and quality improvement
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
