Transfusion Practitioner

Job summary

The post holder will work closely with the Haematology Nurse Manager and the Blood Transfusion Service Manager to maintain and support the integrated implementation of all local, National and International regulatory and specialist transfusion guidelines and requirements. Effective quality and risk management, will be promoted by establishing and supporting a culture of continuous quality improvement within all aspects of clinical and laboratory Blood Transfusion Practice throughout the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).

The post holder will represent Transfusion within the Health Boards Clinical Governance structure and participate within the Health Board's Transfusion Team, to continually implement and abide by the Blood Safety & Quality Regulation 2005/50.

The post holder will have ring-fenced time as agreed by the haematology nursing manager and the blood transfusion service manager to perform clinical duties, preferable within the Haematology Day Unit.

The post holder will be asked to undertake other duties as determined by the transfusion team and commensurate with the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide expert advice, education and training to all levels of staff to improve the safety and effectiveness of the practice of blood transfusion medicine throughout the CTMUHB, in accordance with Blood Transfusion policies and procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

Degree/ Higher Degree/First level Nursing Qualification/Registered Biomedical Scientist. Teaching/assessing module

Desirable

Master's Degree Haematology diploma/BBTS specialist transfusion practice

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of legislation, national and local policies relating to blood transfusion

Desirable

Understanding of the functions of the Hospital Transfusion Team/Committee

Apititude and abilities

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to produce verbal and written reports to a high standard

Desirable

Clinical supervision skills

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