Blood Conservation Practitioner Co-ordinator Lead

3 weeks ago


Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

The Blood Conservation Practitioner coordinator team lead will lead and support the design and implementation of a comprehensive, highly specialised multi-professional blood conservation service in a wide range of clinical areas.

As well as providing technical and educational support to the intraoperative cell salvage service, the post holder will lead, manage, support, the band 5 blood conservation practitioner, in observation and feedback to registered practitioners and the multidisciplinary team.

The Blood Conservation Practitioner co-ordinator team lead will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and provide specialist knowledge which is transferable between acute clinical areas. Effective communication with all members of the multi-professional team and external agencies is a key part of this role.

To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.

To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner setting the highest standards of care and ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for all patients / clients.

To ensure the development of staff members within their team and to the wider multi-disciplinary groups utilising intraoperative cell salvage and patient blood management.

The post has three dimensions, firstly that of technical support for intraoperative cell salvage training, secondly, leadership of the training programme including participation in observation and feedback sessions and thirdly maintaining a robust blood conservation service using audit, research, and governance aspects.

Have you ever dreamed of changing your work life balance and coming to Cornwall? Do you want development and experience in a wide array of theatre specialties? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Staff Nurse / ODP to join our dynamic and expanding Blood Conservation team within the Anaesthetic services - theatre at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro and St Michael Theatres in Hayle.

Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Why wouldn’t you?

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this position.



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