Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Bradford Teaching Hospitals (BTHFT) for a permanent band 6 Transfusion Practitioner position to work 22.5 hours per week.
The Transfusion Practitioner Team lead the transfusion service within BTHFT with support of the Hospital Transfusion Team. They are a friendly, caring and supportive team offering transfusion related guidance, support and training / competency assessments to all staff across BTHFT. They provide a link between the transfusion laboratory and the clinical areas playing a critical role in developing a culture of transfusion safety, appropriateness and Patient Blood Management (PBM).
Main duties of the job
You will support the development of blood transfusion services by assisting with and leading on specific aspects of service development, to ensure the service is patient centered, safe and efficient and in-line with the appropriate policies and guidelines.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work a rotational shift pattern Monday to Friday (with the possibility of a 7 day service in the future) including some long days and across site as required.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Jill Parkinson Lead Nurse for Transfusion on 01274 382454
Closing date: 23.06.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work a rotational shift pattern Monday to Friday (with the possibility of a 7 day service in the future) including some long days and across site as required.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Jill Parkinson Lead Nurse for Transfusion on 01274 382454
Closing date: 23.06.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant specialty
- Blood transfusion experience and knowledge gained from working at a senior level
- Experience of clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
- Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC RGN Registration or HCPC registered Bio-Medical Scientist with a specialist qualification
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) / equivalent teaching qualification or equivalent experience which can be demonstrated
- Honours Degree
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant specialty
- Blood transfusion experience and knowledge gained from working at a senior level
- Experience of clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
- Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC RGN Registration or HCPC registered Bio-Medical Scientist with a specialist qualification
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) / equivalent teaching qualification or equivalent experience which can be demonstrated
- Honours Degree
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).
