Transfusion Traceability Clerk

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to move into the field of laboratory medicine / transfusion science without the need for any previous experience.

As the traceability clerk you will be responsible for the final fating and follow up of all blood and blood components issued from Bristol Royal Infirmary's Transfusion Laboratory.

We are a large busy laboratory with multiple transfusion specialities and this role is vital to ensure the safe and correct final part of the transfusion chain.

This role will be based either within the transfusion laboratory or transfusion office, however there is a requirement to visit ward, theatres and other clinical locations to retrieve blood that has not been required and return it to the transfusion laboratory safely for re-issue.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the transfusion team within pathology at Bristol Royal Infirmary, the successful postholder will ensure the traceability of all blood and blood components, referring to the Transfusion Practitioners, Laboratory Manager, and / or senior Biomedical Scientist when required.

Traceability of all blood and blood components is required by the MHRA and is a legal requirement of all NHS and private trusts.

The post will be Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30 and the postholder will be required to travel around the hospital returning un-used red blood cells to the transfusion laboratory.

Full training will be provided and the postholder is not expected to have previous knowledge of blood, blood components, transfusion, or traceability. Although this would be an advantage.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4732-CG

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Work experience in a laboratory
Experience of Transfusion

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Keyboard skills
Ability to learn and use PC laboratory software packages after training
Ability to organise own work
Ability to prioritise work as required
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Qualifications and Training

Essential

At least five GCSE's grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Work experience in a laboratory
Experience of Transfusion

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Keyboard skills
Ability to learn and use PC laboratory software packages after training
Ability to organise own work
Ability to prioritise work as required
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Qualifications and Training

Essential

At least five GCSE's grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science

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).

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