Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Transfusion Team as a Deputy Transfusion Practitioner at University Hospital Dorset for a fixed term basis of 12 months.
The successful applicant will be joining the department a very exciting time. We are currently aligning our transfusion policies and procedures across UHD as well as enhancing our Haemonetics BloodTrack system: with the recent implementation of bedside administration.
Main Site: Poole Hospital (There will also be opportunity/ expectation to work at the Bournemouth Site
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
As part of the Transfusion Practitioner Team, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering transfusion training to staff involved in the process of transfusion, support the development and alignment of blood transfusion policies across UHD, provide transfusion related advice to support and facilitate high quality patient care, undertake high quality audit and ultimately promote and champion best practice across the organisation.
You will provide on-going training and support to the clinical teams for the use of the bedside administration (PDAs) of the Haemonetics BloodTrack system and help to implement the Haemonetics training module at UHD.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nursing Degree
- Post registration teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience including exposure to clinical transfusion processes
- Recent practical and clinical experience of blood transfusion administration
- Teaching, supervising and assessing staff
Desirable
- Experience with audits, investigations and complaints
- Development and provision of education, training and supporting strategies
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Practical skills associated with Transfusion Practice
- Competent using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Familiar with using Haemonetics BloodTrack
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Trust governance and quality processes
- Knowledge of clinical transfusion practice and processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nursing Degree
- Post registration teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience including exposure to clinical transfusion processes
- Recent practical and clinical experience of blood transfusion administration
- Teaching, supervising and assessing staff
Desirable
- Experience with audits, investigations and complaints
- Development and provision of education, training and supporting strategies
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Practical skills associated with Transfusion Practice
- Competent using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Familiar with using Haemonetics BloodTrack
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Trust governance and quality processes
- Knowledge of clinical transfusion practice and processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
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).
