Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse or HCPC registered professional with clinical transfusion experience, to join the Transfusion Team as a Deputy Transfusion Practitioner at University Hospitals Dorset for a fixed term basis of 12 months.
The successful applicant will be joining the department a very exciting time. We have recently aligned our transfusion policies and procedures across UHD and enhanced our Haemonetics BloodTrack system with the implementation of new equipment.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
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 implementation 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.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and requirements of the post, please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and requirements of the post, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered with clinical experience
- Possesses nursing degree or equivalent
- Post registration teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
- Recent practical and clinical experience of blood transfusion administration
- Teaching, supervising and assessing staff
Desirable
- Development and provision of education, training and supporting strategies
- Experience in developing training and education supporting strategies
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Practical skills associated with Transfusion Practice
- Competent with using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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 or HCPC registered with clinical experience
- Possesses nursing degree or equivalent
- Post registration teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
- Recent practical and clinical experience of blood transfusion administration
- Teaching, supervising and assessing staff
Desirable
- Development and provision of education, training and supporting strategies
- Experience in developing training and education supporting strategies
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Practical skills associated with Transfusion Practice
- Competent with using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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).
