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Job summary

Main area
Transfusion
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00 (some flexibility may be required))
Job ref
408-24-802
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park
Town
Upton
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2024 23:59

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Transfusion Practitioner

Band 7

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Leadership / management qualification
  • Transfusion specific related qualification/Haematology specialist nursing module
  • Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
  • Team Leading
  • Staff training

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using software e.g. Microsoft office applications

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Team worker
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to meet deadlines

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel across sites

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Assertive
  • Self-motivated
  • Composed and professional
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Excellent communication

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Steven Carter
Job title
Transfusion Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 604 7525
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