Transfusion Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Nurse, Biomedical Scientist, Allied Health or Medical associate professional with specialist Transfusion knowledge to join the Transfusion Practitioner team.

The role requires working within an already established team to deliver training and competency assessments in the clinical areas, investigating incidents (patient safety incidents), performing transfusion audits, advising and promoting Good Transfusion Practice within the Trust and developing and reviewing clinical transfusion policies. The objectives of the Transfusion Team are set out, but are not limited to NICE, Blood and Safety Quality Regulations 2005 and Patient Blood Management.

The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of general Blood transfusion practice and an understanding of the wider transfusion issues in a local and national context.

This role is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but the TP will be expected to work at UHND once or twice per week and visit other Trust sites at Bishop Auckland, Shotley Bridge, Chester le Street, Richardson, Sedgefield

We provide outstanding development opportunities and excellent NHS benefits. Durham and Darlington are exciting places to live with vibrant, expanding centres which are close to beautiful countryside. Both benefit from excellent transport links.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will directly supervise the Trust Transfusion Practitioner Team (2 assistant staff). In conjunction with the Transfusion team, they will provide specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education, training and competency for other staff. In addition, they will work towards ensuring that transfusion practice within the Trust is in compliance with local policy, national guidelines and national/international law.

The post holder is expected to practice as a Transfusion Specialist as part of both the hospital transfusion team and the hospital transfusion committee. They will promote patient blood management initiatives, including identification of transfusion alternatives, information and consent to blood transfusion in line with NICE recommendations.

Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area

About us

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Details

• Date posted: 02 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £39,959 to £56,515 a year Band 6 until MSc or Level 7 qualification obtained
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9439-2627-744
• Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To be considered, interested candidates must be either a state registered nurse, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or AHP or Medical Associate with GMC registration. Candidates should have significant post registration experience, and must have knowledge and experience of the blood transfusion process. Candidates should possess a Masters level (Level 7) qualification in a relevant subject. We are looking for a driven, flexible, self-motivated individual who has patient safety at the core of their values.

You will be a keen, well organised and motivated individual who is capable of delivering training and education to all levels of staff. This is a challenging post and we are looking to appoint someone who can develop the role and promote positive changes to ensure safe and effective practices across the department.

You must be able to read and fully comprehend Transfusion guidelines and recommendations, perform gap analysis against current practice, form actions and develop and review policies, protocols and training material and perform audits to complete the actions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens. Experience of HR policies and procedures is an advantage but training and support will be given where needed.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience at a minimum Band 6 level (assessed as equivalent at specialist level).

The post will be predominantly based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, with attendance at University Hospital of North Durham and other sites within the Trust as required, to support service requirements.

Please state your Professional Registration number within the application.

We would encourage you to get in touch if you would like to informally discuss your suitability for the post or a visit the laboratory is highly recommended to see what the laboratory and the local areas have to offer you.

Attendance at Trust, Regional and National Blood Transfusion meetings is expected. Candidates must be able to travel to other areas to attend.