NHS Blood and Transplant

SHOT Clinical Incident Specialist

The closing date is 10 December 2025

Job summary

SHOT is the UKs professional haemovigilance organisation which collects adverse incident reports relating to transfusion from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. SHOT works closely with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Competent Authority (CA) for implementation of the UK Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. The SHOT Clinical Incidents Specialist will work under the direction of the SHOT Operations Manager on the detailed analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical based SHOT data. The primary role of the Clinical Incidents Specialist will be to produce reports, presentations, manuscripts, surveys and studies on behalf of SHOT for the annual report, peer reviewed journals, symposia and for other publications and presentations as required. Relevant clinical experience in an acute hospital, community or public health setting will be required for this post. To achieve this, you will have considerable recent clinical experience in an acute hospital setting of blood transfusion practice, with a good current knowledge of scientific and clinical practice, investigation of adverse incidents and implementation of improvement actions.

Main duties of the job

Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) is the UKs professionally-led haemovigilance scheme.You will be responsible for: Detailed analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical based SHOT data. Produce reports, presentations, manuscripts, surveys and studies on behalf of SHOT for the Annual SHOT Report, peer reviewed journals, symposia and for other publications and presentations as required. Represent SHOT at relevant meetings and make presentations of clinical data and studies. Take a leading role in the development and review of SHOT Transfusion Safety Standards, required actions and changes in clinical practice based on data findings, collaborating with external professional and regulatory bodies regarding this. Take a leading role, on behalf of SHOT, in ongoing national initiatives, for example National Comparative Audit (when relevant), liaising with relevant clinical experts, answering queries from haemovigilance reporters. Teaching on the NMA (Non-Medical Authorisation) course and being part of the working group., Support the SHOT team at other courses and events such as the Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) in transfusion course, etc. Initiate the development of teaching material suitable for the various groups of healthcare professionals based around SHOT clinical data, and decide upon suitable methods of delivery.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008031

Job locations

NHSBT

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

  • We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements. Occasional travel to our Manchester office is required, approximately every 68 weeks. SHOT welcomes applications from candidates based anywhere within the UK.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
  • Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

  • We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements. Occasional travel to our Manchester office is required, approximately every 68 weeks. SHOT welcomes applications from candidates based anywhere within the UK.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
  • Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in nursing, biomedical or social science OR equivalent professional qualification
  • Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration OR registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Recognised higher nursing or biomedical science qualification in blood transfusion OR evidence of continuing professional development showing breadth and depth equivalent to a higher qualification equivalent to Masters Level.
  • Teaching and/or presentation training to Train the Trainer level.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial relevant clinical experience in an acute hospital, community or public health setting.
  • Experience of risk and/or error management
  • Experience of clinical or scientific study and audit design and execution
  • Experience of writing, speaking and presenting data and preparation of the materials required
  • Experience of developing hypotheses and writing proposals for studies
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and healthcare quality issues
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in nursing, biomedical or social science OR equivalent professional qualification
  • Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration OR registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Recognised higher nursing or biomedical science qualification in blood transfusion OR evidence of continuing professional development showing breadth and depth equivalent to a higher qualification equivalent to Masters Level.
  • Teaching and/or presentation training to Train the Trainer level.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial relevant clinical experience in an acute hospital, community or public health setting.
  • Experience of risk and/or error management
  • Experience of clinical or scientific study and audit design and execution
  • Experience of writing, speaking and presenting data and preparation of the materials required
  • Experience of developing hypotheses and writing proposals for studies
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and healthcare quality issues
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SHOT Operations Manager

Caryn Hughes

caryn.hughes@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008031

Job locations

NHSBT

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


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