Senior Specialist Nurse - Transfusion & Anaemia Optimisation

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patients with anaemia or iron deficiency prior to surgery using specialist clinical knowledge and agreed pathways.
• Review blood results and relevant investigations to determine appropriate treatment options.
• Prescribe, supply or administer treatments in line with competence, qualifications and Trust policy, taking advice from other clinicians where required to support treatment decisions.
• Undertake venepuncture, cannulation and infusion therapies safely and effectively.
• Provide clear explanations to patients regarding treatment plans, benefits and risks.
• Monitor patient response to treatment, decide on any further treatment options and escalate concerns appropriate.

Service Delivery

• Support the effective day‑to‑day running of the anaemia infusion clinic.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation within electronic patient records.
• Communicate treatment plans and outcomes with GPs and relevant clinical teams.
• Responsible for ordering and stock management for the clinical service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.