Blood Transfusion Practitioner

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Blood Transfusion Practitioner, with interest in Blood Transfusion practice, to join the Blood Sciences Department.

• To provide specialist leadership for blood transfusion practice across the Trust, acting as a key link between the transfusion laboratory and clinical services to support the delivery of a safe, effective, and patient-centred transfusion service. To lead on transfusion governance, policy implementation, education, competency, and clinical incident management, while promoting Patient Blood Management principles and the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of blood and blood components in line with national guidance, legislation, and best practice. To advise Trust on transfusion-related policy and practice, supporting information and consent processes, coordinating the investigation and follow-up of clinical transfusion incidents, and ensuring non-laboratory staff involved in the transfusion process are appropriately trained, assessed, and compliant with required standards. Working closely with the Clinical and Managerial team they will help drive continuous improvement, raise awareness of transfusion issues at all levels, and contribute to the overall quality, safety, and effectiveness of transfusion services across the organisation. The post holder will visit other sites within Herefordshire and Powys to provide training and for audit.

Main duties of the job

• To act as an ambassador for the directorate and Trust to service users of the blood transfusion service to promote and improve the quality of the service
• To act as a key member of the Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC),   Emergency Blood Management Group (EBMG) for the Trust and represent the Trust at Regional Transfusion Committee meetings
• To develop and maintain effective links between all clinical areas and the Blood Transfusion Department.
• To act in an advisory role and promote the safe use of blood and blood products.
• To act as a clinical supervisor and mentor to subordinate staff, as required.
• Record and investigate transfusion adverse events and near misses on behalf of the Transfusion Committee and report these as appropriate to Serious Hazards of transfusion (SHOT) / Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) via Serious Adverse Blood Reactions and Events (SABRE) and the Trust’s Clinical Risk Management team
• Lead transfusion-related projects within the trust on behalf of HTT, liaising with other trust departments.
• The post holder must keep up to date with developments in transfusion practice and attend relevant local, regional and national meetings.
• Manage a rolling program of education and training for all non-laboratory staff involved in the blood transfusion processes. This includes monitoring and reporting on participation, as well as highlighting areas of concern.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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