Radiology AdministratorBand 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transfusion department at University Hospitals Dorset for a Transfusion Practitioner. Within our department and Trust, we have a patient centred attitude, striving to provide the best possible care and creating a positive and supportive environment within the Trust. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurses or Biomedical Scientists. Please see the person specification for further essential criteria to apply. Job share will be considered for suitably qualified and experienced applicants. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital (This is a UHD post and there may be a requirement to also work at Poole Hospital)Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job You will be required to deliver training and lectures to individuals and groups of varying size including multiple disciplines and attend meetings of the hospital transfusion group, transfusion team as well as UHD specific meetings and regional and national transfusion meetings.You will be responsible for training and supporting clinical staff in sample collection, blood component collection and transfusion administration via the use of Haemonetics BloodTrack system ensuring staff understand their responsibilities in relation to compliance with regulations. You will also be responsible for the investigation and reporting of clinical transfusion and laboratory related incidents to SHOT/SABRE and perform root cause analysis when required following the department and Trust policies and procedures. Working for our organisation The department recently upgraded the Haemonetics BloodTrack system and put in place new BloodTrack PDA devices for sample collection and bedside administration across UHD. The new BEACH building will be opening in which brings an exciting change in the clinical services we support, as maternity, obstetrics and paediatrics will be moving in.We are a friendly, welcoming team who take great care and pride in the service we provide for our patients. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered Biomedical Scientist or NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registered NurseHigher degree qualification e.g. MSc or level 7 qualification in a relevant subjectPost registration teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Management and/or leadership qualification Experience Essential criteria Minimum of 5 years post-registration experienceDemonstrated teaching and training experience in blood transfusion practicesExperience of implementing and managing changeExperience of investigating incidents and performing root cause analysisDevelopment and provision of education, training and supporting strategies Desirable criteria Clinical audit experience Technical skills Essential criteria Highly developed IT skills and able to use Microsoft office software (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to present complex informationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to identify and provide training needsAble to establish effective relationships with other health professions and multidisciplinary groups across an organisationEffective logical thought processes, ability to solve problems, plan and facilitate remedial action Desirable criteria Familiarity with Quality Management Software e.g. Q-Pulse Knowledge Essential criteria Specialist knowledge of transfusion processes and practicesKnowledge of current Blood Transfusion legislative requirements and guidelines - MHRA, BSQRs, ISO , SABRE, PBM and NICEAware of Clinical Governance and Risk Management policies associated with the Transfusion process Other requirements Essential criteria Able to travel to offsite meetings and across UHD Personal attributes Essential criteria Energy, enthusiasm and a keen interest in the specialist area of blood transfusionAbility to work autonomously and as part of a teamAbility to prioritise and manage own workload

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