Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic experienced Nurse Associate to join our friendly, but busy, Transfusion Nursing Team. This is a permanent, part time position, and is well suited to someone that has excellent communication skills and is interested in developing their knowledge and expertise in the speciality field of transfusion.
The Transfusion Nursing Team work to ensure our patients receive safe and appropriate transfusions by providing education and training opportunities, clinical support and advice for all of our clinical teams.
Working as part of the Education Team, but based in Pathology, the role will support the Transfusion Nursing Team in the development, implementation and provision of training and competency assessment for all staff involved in the transfusion process.
Main duties of the job
- To provide on-going support to the Trust, Derbyshire Pathology and Royal Primary Care, to ensure that the blood transfusion training needs of all staff are met, according to their grade and role, in line with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT), British Society for Haematology (BSH) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance.
- To develop, implement, supervise and provide specialist advice in the training of all relevant staff in blood transfusion, from collection of the blood sample to final fate of the blood product/component.
- To facilitate and deliver recognised Clinical Skills and Simulation based courses, for all disciplines within the Trust and assist in the development of in-situ simulated transfusion training.
- Working in conjunction with the Transfusion Nursing Team, provide specialist, evidence based advice and on-going clinical support to all staff in the Trust, with regard to blood transfusion and patient blood management.
- To provide support to the blood transfusion skills element of the medical student's clinical placements
- To support the completion of bedside audits of transfusion practice, from collection of blood to the end of transfusion.
- To support the Transfusion Nursing Team in the development, delivery and evaluation of all programmes in order to meet service priorities and quality standards
About us
The friendly Transfusion Nursing Team, work as part of the Education Team, but are based in Pathology. We work across the Chesterfield Royal site, providing transfusion education and clinical support for all our clinical colleagues working across all specialities. Our aim is to ensure our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure our patients receive appropriate and safe transfusion care. We work in partnership with the Blood Bank Team, hosted at Chesterfield by Derbyshire Pathology.
Our small team prides itself on being supportive, approachable, and positive. Transfusion is a dynamic and evolving speciality which provides great opportunities for learning and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and Education
- To Support the Transfusion Nursing Team in delivering training to all grades and disciplines of staff.
- To assist the Transfusion Nursing Team in the design and planning of a wide range of blood transfusion training, and simulation-based education programmes.
- Actively participate in IV Therapy Passport training.
- Actively participate in delivering Care Certificate Training.
- Assist with educating staff in the use of electronic blood tracking system, for either blood collection or at the bedside, including maintenance of the database regarding access rights to the system.
- To support clinical staff in the completion of skills competencies in clinical practice.
Clinical Practice
- To develop a special interest in the field of Transfusion and attend relevant forums and conferences.
- To act as a clinical role model in the delivery of evidence-based practice when delivering ward based training.
- Maintain credibility and up to date with Transfusion through participation in clinical practice and re-assessment.
- Develop own clinical skills as new innovations are developed in order to teach skills to other clinical staff.
Other Duties
- To support the Transfusion Nursing Team in the data collection and maintenance of databases to evidence training completed and progress reviews.
- To plan room bookings and future training dates.
- Evaluate training programmes and respond to feedback.
- To support the Transfusion Nursing Team in the data collection with on-going audit projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and Education
- To Support the Transfusion Nursing Team in delivering training to all grades and disciplines of staff.
- To assist the Transfusion Nursing Team in the design and planning of a wide range of blood transfusion training, and simulation-based education programmes.
- Actively participate in IV Therapy Passport training.
- Actively participate in delivering Care Certificate Training.
- Assist with educating staff in the use of electronic blood tracking system, for either blood collection or at the bedside, including maintenance of the database regarding access rights to the system.
- To support clinical staff in the completion of skills competencies in clinical practice.
Clinical Practice
- To develop a special interest in the field of Transfusion and attend relevant forums and conferences.
- To act as a clinical role model in the delivery of evidence-based practice when delivering ward based training.
- Maintain credibility and up to date with Transfusion through participation in clinical practice and re-assessment.
- Develop own clinical skills as new innovations are developed in order to teach skills to other clinical staff.
Other Duties
- To support the Transfusion Nursing Team in the data collection and maintenance of databases to evidence training completed and progress reviews.
- To plan room bookings and future training dates.
- Evaluate training programmes and respond to feedback.
- To support the Transfusion Nursing Team in the data collection with on-going audit projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of caring for patients undergoing Blood Transfusion.
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oUp-to-date knowledge of transfusion practice.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of caring for patients undergoing Blood Transfusion.
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oUp-to-date knowledge of transfusion practice.
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
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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).
