Overview
In this role you will support clinicians in delivering safe transfusion practice across acute and community settings. You will develop and deliver practical training for staff, oversee governance and traceability, and lead incident investigations to prevent harm. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and travel across SFT sites to drive continuous improvement in transfusion safety and compliance. This role offers a chance to influence practice at scale within a trusted NHS setting.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working options
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Strong focus on career development
- Blue Light Card and NHS perks
Responsibilities
- Advise on effective blood transfusion practice and alternatives
- Design and deliver training plans for multidisciplinary staff
- Plan and implement new transfusion systems across Trust and community organisations
- Maintain and troubleshoot BloodTrack electronic tracking system
- Monitor blood component traceability and address fated transfusion gaps
- Maintain records of mandatory transfusion training for governance and MHRA/UKAS compliance
- Investigate serious transfusion incidents and support risk management and SHOT reporting
- Participate in incident investigations and ensure timely incident reporting
Key requirements
- Active NMC or HCPC registration
- BSc (Hons) Nursing or Biomedical Science
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc, Specialist Portfolio, Teaching)
- Excellent knowledge of Blood Transfusion practice
- Experience in high-volume settings (e.g., Oncology, Critical Care, or Blood Transfusion Laboratory)
- Experience with audits to improve quality
- Understanding of transfusion-related legislation/guidelines (e.g., NICE NG24, BSH, CQUIN)
- Ability to travel to SFT hospitals, acute and community
- Strong communication and interpretative skills
- Constructive questioning of clinical practice
- Attention to detail
- BloodTrack system knowledge
- Audit processes and using audit to drive quality improvement
- Incident investigation and risk management in transfusion
Transfusion Practitioner in Somerset employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
