Lead Transfusion Practitioner Nurse

4 weeks ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

This is a really exciting time to join us in Specialist Services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Based on feedback from the people who work with us and the people we care for. A supported, diverse and clinically enabled workforce will be central to our main objectives. We are investing in our people and we value strong front-line clinical leadership. As an organisation our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do, and in transfusion services it is vital you are compassionate, committed to high quality care and have the skills and abilities to contribute to generating and delivering the latest in evidence based practice.

This particular role is an exciting opportunity for a band 7 Lead Transfusion Practitioner providing Trust wide specialist transfusion advice and training and is suitable for either a Biomedical scientist or Nurse with relevant experience and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups, be dynamic, highly motivated, conscientious and be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service. To lead in the investigation of Transfusion Adverse incidents occurring outside the laboratory, providing corrective education where appropriate and reporting to the Hospital Team The role will involve teaching safe and appropriate blood transfusion practice to a wide range of staff and to lead on the implementation of authorising (prescribing) blood products in accordance to the group directive BCSH guidelines 2014, as well as performing regular audits. To 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 and will be a crucial member of the transfusion committee. To report clinical incidents to the Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) Scheme and Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority Serious Adverse Blood Reaction and Events (SABRE) scheme, after consultation with the Consultant Haematologist with responsibility for Transfusion Medicine and the Transfusion Service Lead Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Transfusion.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

This post suitable for an NMC registered nurse. Registered with NMC or MSC in Transfusion Graduate in Nursing or equivalent knowledge. Experience equivalent to Masters Degree level nursing Non-medical authorisers of blood products (prescriber) course or willing to undertake

Desirable

IOSH Trained Haematology Specialist Nursing Module Teaching Qualification (ENB 998) or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Teaching experience Clinical Audit experience Change Management experience Patient advocate Research experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of IT Software, database and spread sheet software Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to handling biological specimens An excellent understanding of Transfusion Medicine Sound Knowledge of clinical theory Sound knowledge of current nursing and healthcare issues relating to Transfusion Practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required Ability to work effectively in both a small team and alone using initiative Excellent facilitator and presentation skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites

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