Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transfusion Practitioner at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. We are looking for a committed, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Hospital Transfusion Team and have a key role in improving transfusion safety within the Trust.
Applications are invited from professionals with a keen interest in transfusion practice from both registered nurse (NMC pin) or HCPC registered biomedical scientist backgrounds with relevant experience in an acute hospital setting.
The remit of the role is to promote the Patient Blood Management initiative and ensure compliance with the Blood Safety Quality Regulations 2005.
The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of transfusion training to clinical staff and also driving safe, effective and appropriate use of blood components throughout the Trust.
The post holder will provide expert advice to colleagues on blood transfusion issues and will be responsible for investigating adverse blood transfusion incidents and haemovigilance reporting to SABRE/SHOT.
Individuals will need good organisational ability and have excellent communication and presentation skills. They must be self-motivated and very enthusiastic.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital provides a full range of patient services including specialist neonatal care (level 3 intensive care), women and children's services, A&E, surgical, intensive care and clinical haematology.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to help ensure safe and appropriate transfusions are administered within the Trust.
This will involve:
Training and education
Development and review of policies and guidelines
Investigation of transfusion-related incidents
Provision of expert advice and support to colleagues
Audit of blood transfusion procedures to ensure compliance with local and national guidelines.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Approved Degree Nursing/Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
- NMC/HCPC registration
- Extensive post registration experience in relevant speciality.
- Master's degree Nursing or Higher Specialist/FIMBS/MSc in Biomedical Science awarded by IBMS accredited institution or equivalent experience
- Experience of policy development
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
- Transfusion specific related qualification/Haematology specialist nursing module
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
- Team Leading
- Staff training
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Experience of using software e.g. Microsoft office applications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team worker
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to meet deadlines
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical transfusion knowledge
- Knowledge of applicable legislation
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Extensive transfusion knowledge and expertise
- Working knowledge of haemovigilance schemes (SABRE/SHOT)
- Excellent presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Assertive
- Self-motivated
- Composed and professional
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Approved Degree Nursing/Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
- NMC/HCPC registration
- Extensive post registration experience in relevant speciality.
- Master's degree Nursing or Higher Specialist/FIMBS/MSc in Biomedical Science awarded by IBMS accredited institution or equivalent experience
- Experience of policy development
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
- Transfusion specific related qualification/Haematology specialist nursing module
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
- Team Leading
- Staff training
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Experience of using software e.g. Microsoft office applications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team worker
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to meet deadlines
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical transfusion knowledge
- Knowledge of applicable legislation
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Extensive transfusion knowledge and expertise
- Working knowledge of haemovigilance schemes (SABRE/SHOT)
- Excellent presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Assertive
- Self-motivated
- Composed and professional
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
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).
