Transfusion Practitioner

To develop effective relationships with specialist client groups such as the Jehovahs Witnesses Hospital Liaison Committee in order to raise staff awareness about their special needs as regard to transfusion practice.

Able to design, implement and deliver suitable training plans for practical training sessions on equipment to multi-disciplinary staff at all levels of seniority, who may have little technical knowledge or practical experience.

Involved in planning and implementing new systems across the Acute Trust and Community Organisations in relation to transfusion practice

To maintain and troubleshoot the Trusts electronic tracking system, Blood Track

Monitor and be proactive in ensuring blood component traceability, communicating with clinical areas where blood components have not been fated as transfused to prevent failure of blood component traceability.

To keep accurate record of mandatory transfusion training attendance to maintain Trust governance records, MHRA compliance and UKAS accreditation.

To investigate serious transfusion associated incidents, errors and near misses and report in line with clinical risk, BSQR requirements and Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT).

To be involved in incident investigations, and support risk management by ensuring incidents reports are completed in a timely manner.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Qualifications

Essential: - Active NMC or HCPC Registration; - BSc (Hons) Nursing or Biomedical Science; - Post graduate qualification e.g. MSc, Specialist Portfolio, Teaching

Desirable: - Please see the attached JD

Experience

Desirable: - Please see the attached JD

Additional Criteria

Desirable: - Previous experience/familiarity with BloodTrack