Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Blood Track Assistant to work within the Blood Track and Traceability team based in the Transfusion department working across all three UHL sites.
You will work closely with both the Transfusion laboratory staff and clinical areas to provide support in the delivery of use of delivery of the traceability of blood components as required by the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
The post involves the setting up, and maintenance of Electronic Blood Track(EBT) devices, and managing devices in the clinical area along with liaising with clinical areas to provide evidence of transfusion where this remains outstanding.
The successful candidate will be required to work Saturdays on an approximately 1 in 4 rota and will be expected to be flexible in support of the requirements of the team.
Following a period of induction the post holder will be based at either the Glenfield or Leicester General Hospital site.
You will need be resilient, have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the use of IT, with a good working knowledge of electronic devices.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Electronic Blood Track and Traceability Team providing an efficient and effective service including the setting up, and maintenance of Electronic Blood Track(EBT) devices, and managing devices in the clinical area.
Providing support to the Transfusion Team in the delivery of BSQR 2005 traceability requirements for transfusion, including the investigation and recording of the use of blood components in the clinical area.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have a working knowledge of Electronic Blood Track, how to set up and troubleshoot the devices.
- Liaise with clinical staff to promote the use of EBT within the Trust for all transfusion transactions
- Work alongside the Transfusion team to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service for transfusion using EBT.
- Work with the Transfusion Team to validate and implement EBT version upgrades
- Demonstrate to clinical users how to use Electronic Blood Track, to include training and assessing staff using EBT devices for sample labelling.
- Be able to maintain electronic records for transfusion.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Communicate information correctly and accurately in an understandable and helpful way.
- Maintain EBT and Traceability data bases accurately and securely
- Ensure information is carefully and securely filed and can be easily retrieved.
- Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.
- Pick out essential information from all forms of communication and ask when something is not clear
- Recognises own role as part of a working team, and helps others within that team.
- Fully contribute to achieving the objectives of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have a working knowledge of Electronic Blood Track, how to set up and troubleshoot the devices.
- Liaise with clinical staff to promote the use of EBT within the Trust for all transfusion transactions
- Work alongside the Transfusion team to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service for transfusion using EBT.
- Work with the Transfusion Team to validate and implement EBT version upgrades
- Demonstrate to clinical users how to use Electronic Blood Track, to include training and assessing staff using EBT devices for sample labelling.
- Be able to maintain electronic records for transfusion.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Communicate information correctly and accurately in an understandable and helpful way.
- Maintain EBT and Traceability data bases accurately and securely
- Ensure information is carefully and securely filed and can be easily retrieved.
- Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.
- Pick out essential information from all forms of communication and ask when something is not clear
- Recognises own role as part of a working team, and helps others within that team.
- Fully contribute to achieving the objectives of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education to GCSE including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ II in Information Technology or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)
- working in either a ServiceDesk environment or an IT support environment
- Customer Care experience
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a healthcare environment.
- Appropriate demonstrable experience working in an IT Infrastructure environment
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to interpret user requirements, develop and communicate appropriate responses.
Desirable
- experience of working under pressure or to a deadline.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- self motivated and can use own initiative
- Can create spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft applications
Skills
Essential
- able to use electronic information and computer technology.
- Able to work to set timescales and manage own workload
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to cope with conflicting priorities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service requirements.
- Personal resilience in dealing with people in a range of situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education to GCSE including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ II in Information Technology or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)
- working in either a ServiceDesk environment or an IT support environment
- Customer Care experience
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a healthcare environment.
- Appropriate demonstrable experience working in an IT Infrastructure environment
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to interpret user requirements, develop and communicate appropriate responses.
Desirable
- experience of working under pressure or to a deadline.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- self motivated and can use own initiative
- Can create spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft applications
Skills
Essential
- able to use electronic information and computer technology.
- Able to work to set timescales and manage own workload
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to cope with conflicting priorities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service requirements.
- Personal resilience in dealing with people in a range of situations
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).
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).
