Senior Specialist Nurse - Transfusion & Anaemia Optimisation

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical Anaemia Optimisation Service, supporting the assessment, investigation, and management of patients with anaemia prior to surgery. This role is integral to improving patient outcomes through the principles of Patient Blood Management (PBM) and blood conservation.

The post holder will undertake comprehensive patient assessments, interpret blood results, and coordinate appropriate treatment plans, including arranging and delivering therapies and ensuring effective follow‑up. Working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will collaborate closely with colleagues in Pre‑operative Assessment, Surgery, Anaesthetics, Haematology, Transfusion, and Primary Care.

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At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

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