Blood Conservation Practitioner

The Blood Conservation Practitioner will assist in 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 intraoperative cell salvage, the post holder will participate in observation and feedback to registered practitioners and multidisciplinary team.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is offering competitive relocation packages.

The Blood Conservation Practitioner 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.

In addition, the Blood Conservation Practitioner will be responsible for ensuring effective use of Trust resources and the safe handling of trust equipment.

The Blood Conservation Practitioner will provide cover at The Royal Cornwall Hospital Site and St Michael’s Hospital site as and when required. There may be occasional activities scheduled off-site and out of hours.

The Blood Conservation Practitioner will support the clinical practice, professional and educational development of medical staff, registered nurses and AHPs.

Have you ever dreamed of improving your work life balance and furthering your career in Theatres and Blood conservation ? Would you like to develop speciality-based knowledge and experience in a wide array of theatre specialities? If the answer is yes then this is your chance to be part of our dynamic, passionate and diverse Blood conservation Service team.

We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. Our busy Anaesthetic Theatres team are at the forefront of intra-operative cell salvage and blood conservation and also have innovative initiatives in place to support climate change.

Cornwall is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the stunning coastline is at your fingertips. Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Why wouldn’t you?

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

**Please watch our team video**: youtu.be/kzeGcMCZ5RA

**For further details / informal visits contact**:
Kelly O’Toole, Anaesthetic Manager.

**Tel**: 01872 253577, 07880 019247

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