Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages the five adult hospitals and many of the Community Health Services in Sheffield and is one of the UK's busiest NHS Trusts. We employ around 18,000 staff and provide around one million patient episodes each year, making us the second largest NHS trust in England. As well as providing hospital services for our local population, our hospitals provide a range of vital regional and national specialties. Regionally these include cardiac and orthopaedic surgery, neurology and renal care. National services include pulmonary hypertension treatment, particular ophthalmology, spinal and neurosurgical care, and specialist cancer treatments. We have been one of the best performing NHS organisations in the country over the last five years including winning the title of 'Hospital Trust of the Year' in the Good Hospital Guide three times. The Trust has strong partnerships with the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and other healthcare providers to remain at the forefront of clinical sciences, teaching and research. The Northern General is the largest of our hospitals located to the north of the city, the hospital is spread out over a large site. Amongst the specialist services located there are orthopaedics, renal, spinal injuries and cardiothoracic (heart and lung) services. Sheffields Adult Accident & Emergency department is also based here and is one of three Major Trauma Centres for the Yorkshire & Humber Region. The Royal Hallamshire is a major acute teaching hospital based around a tower block of 800 beds and a large outpatient department. The hospital is home to a range of expert specialist services which include a dedicated neurosciences department, the Sheffield Vision Centre, specialist Haematology centre and award winning Gastroenterology department. Alongside the Royal Hallamshire is the Jessop Wing, a purpose built building providing round the clock maternity care and specialist neonatal intensive care. Weston Park is a specialist cancer hospital providing a full range of non-surgical cancer services to the population of South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire. It also enjoys national and international recognition for certain specific treatments. It has 140 beds and is home to a specialist cancer research centre and one of the UKs only teenage cancer units. The Charles Clifford is a dental teaching hospital linked to The University of Sheffields School of Clinical Dentistry. The hospital provides dental outpatient services and emergency dental services for the city. The Trust also delivers a range of community services to provide care closer to home and prevent hospital admissions wherever possible. We want to recruit and retain the best staff to organisation to deliver our commitment to high quality patient care.
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Key details
Location
SiteRoyal Hallamshire HospitalAddressGlossop RoadTownSheffieldPostcodeS10 2JFMajor / Minor RegionSouth Yorkshire
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHoursFull time hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary
Salary£46,148 - £52,809 pa/pro rata for part time staffSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
Main areaTransfusion PractitionerInterview date25/02/2025
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, well take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job Overview
The Transfusion Practitioner will be responsible for the promotion of safe and appropriate transfusion practice throughout the Trust and will be a key member of the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Hospital Transfusion Group.
The post holder will play a key role in educating nursing, medical and multi-disciplinary staff in the management of patients receiving blood/blood product transfusions, and in ensuring compliance with Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005 and British Society of Haematology guidelines as well as local policies.
The post holder will also be involved in the development and implementation:
changes to regulations, guidelines, procedures and policies for the improvement of safety and effectiveness in transfusion practice throughout the Trust.
audit of clinical practice appertaining to the appropriate use of transfusions.
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Work as an autonomous practitioner providing a safe transfusion service for the Trust.
Provide expert advice to staff, patients, and carers on transfusion-related issues.
Promote safe, effective blood use and alternatives aligned with NICE recommendations whilst monitor compliance with regulatory standards.
Carry out investigations into transfusion incidents and create reports based on interviews and actions following the root cause analysis of each incident.
Lead on transfusion-related training and competency programs for staff of all grades, as well as leading on learning outcomes and act as the key link in the trust with training and development of Blood Transfusion.
To work both autonomously and as a vital team member in liaison with the department of Blood Transfusion, the Blood bank manager, the Consultant Haematologist, the Hospital Transfusion Team and Hospital Transfusion Group in developing protocols for the management of patients undergoing transfusion.
Attend Local and regional transfusion Committee meetings
Investigate incidents/transfusion reactions and escalate where appropriate to national reporting schemes eg Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) and Serious and Adverse Blood Reaction Events (SABRE).
Drive service improvements through audits, research, and policy development.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation. Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered nurse with current NMC registration
Nursing degree
Demonstrable or working towards relevant post graduate level study (HEI level 7 or msc)
Teaching, assessment, and mentoring qualification
Desirable criteria
Evidence of knowledge and expertise in patient blood management, safety and compliance.
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of working at Band 6 level or significant Experience at Band 5 level
Willingness and ability to present training and education to groups of staff trust wide.
Up to date Experience of safe Blood transfusion
Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people including external partners Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills.
Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively.
Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable criteria
Awareness and understanding of Current national and local blood Transfusion policy and guidance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
Have experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
Experience of caring for management of patients undergoing blood transfusion.
Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice
Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation.
Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service.
Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Awareness of Blood Transfusion Policies and initiatives Knowledge of BSQR 2005, NHSLA Standards, SHOT, MHRA, NICE and BSH guidelines
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
PROUD Values and Behaviours
Documents
Job Description (, 272.4)PDFKB
PS (, 248.6)PDFKB
Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (, 236.3)PDFKB
Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (, 763.8)PDFKB
Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (, 501.0)PDFKB
Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (, 113.1)PDFKB
Applicants - How We Use Your Information (, 87.4)PDFKB
Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (, 124.0)PDFKB
Staff Benefits (, 2.7)PDFMB
A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (, 163.6)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameRachael Wilkinson-HallJob titleMatronEmail address [email protected]Telephone number
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