An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for an Assistant Transfusion Practitioner (Band 6) to promote and improve safe and appropriate transfusion practice through training and education in line with legislation and national/local guidance.
This 12 month secondment post is part time (30hrs) to be worked over 4 or 5 days per week.
The post holder will work across all Health board sites, providing education and training to staff involved in the transfusion process.
You will work under the direction of the Transfusion Practitioners and manage your own workload, attending meetings to represent ABUHB within and outside of the Health Board (e.g. Welsh Blood Service).
This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse or other clinical health professional (e.g. midwife, ODP) with a sound knowledge of Blood Transfusion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering training packages for all aspects of the transfusion process, including remote issue systems, and coordinating and delivering transfusion‑related education and competency assessment for all staff involved in the transfusion process. They will monitor traceability and transfusion‑related incidents, including mandatory reporting to MHRA, and undertake clinical audits, both local and national. Excellent communication skills are required to promote excellence in transfusion practice to all staff groups and clinical areas.
Job responsibilities
* Work as a key member of the Hospital Transfusion Team (HTT) with day‑to‑day responsibility for transfusion management and safety within ABUHB.
* Act as a link and ensure clear lines of communication and collaboration between the Transfusion Laboratory and ABUHB/non‑ABUHB clinical staff with regard to safe blood transfusion practice.
* Communicate sensitively with clinical staff following transfusion‑related incidents.
* Communicate with external bodies including MHRA and Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) when investigating and reporting serious adverse reactions (SARs), serious adverse events (SAEs) and near‑miss events to resolution, whilst assisting with the implementation of corrective and preventive action and monitoring its efficacy.
Other
* Ability to travel to locations within ABUHB and associated facilities in a timely manner.
* Flexible approach to the needs of the service (occasional evening / weekend work required to suit staff shift patterns).
Values
* Displays compassion towards others.
* Of positive mind‑set and a helpful disposition.
* Demonstrates a desire for excellence.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organisation both verbally and written.
* Confident, persuasive, well organised.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Interpersonal and problem solving skills.
* Ability to speak Welsh.
Experience
* Experience of transfusion in a clinical or laboratory setting.
* A working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.).
* Understanding of clinical audit.
* Knowledge of national clinical guidelines and standards relating to blood transfusion.
* Experience communicating with a range of staff on complex clinical & technical issues.
* Experience of teaching / assessing / mentoring.
* Awareness of MHRA and UKAS Standards & requirements.
* Awareness of Blood Safety & Quality Regulations (2005).
* Familiarity with hospital transfusion practice.
* Awareness of transfusion incident reporting and the haemovigilance body, Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT).
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Health Professional with Degree level qualification.
* Appropriate professional registration (NMC/HCPC).
* Evidence of on‑going CPD.
* Evidence of post‑registration education to diploma level.
* PGCE / teaching qualification.
* Mentorship qualification or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£40,559 to £48,841 per annum, pro rata if part time.
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