Transfusion Practitioner in Taunton

Job summaryThe Transfusion service is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based transfusion practice and training across a range healthcare settings to promote patient safety.The post holder will work with multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust to ensure blood and blood components are used safely, appropriately, and effectively by promoting best practice compliance with organisational governance, national standards and legislation.The postholder will be passionate about providing expert advice and guidance to staff to ensure they are trained and competent at every stage of the transfusion process. The postholder will participate in audit and trend analysis to inform proactive measures to prevent harm and encourage continuous learning across the Trust.As a cross county service the role will include to travel to both acute and community hospitals.This is an indicative Band 6 post.Main duties of the jobTo support clinicians and advise on effective blood transfusion practice (including alternatives) when required.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 practiceTo maintain and troubleshoot the Trusts electronic tracking system, Blood TrackMonitor 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.About usAt 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:Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary
39,959 to 48,117 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number184-OL-PU-5902Job locationsTrustwideThe CrescentTauntonSomersetTA1 4DYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description for details on the expectations of the role. The main duties are described above. Please do note this is a trust wide role so travel between all SFT sites will be required.Please consider making contact with the team to understand more about the Trust and the department.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description for details on the expectations of the role. The main duties are described above. Please do note this is a trust wide role so travel between all SFT sites will be required.Please consider making contact with the team to understand more about the Trust and the department.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialActive NMC or HCPC RegistrationBSc (Hons) Nursing or Biomedical SciencePost graduate qualification e.g. MSc, Specialist Portfolio, TeachingDesirablePlease see the attached JD
Experience
EssentialExcellent knowledge of Blood Transfusion practiceExperience of blood transfusion practice from working in high volume area e.g. Oncology, Critical Care or Blood Transfusion LaboratoryExperience in the audit process and using audit to improve qualityUnderstanding of legislation, directives and guidelines governing transfusion practice, for example, NICE NG24, BSH, CQUINAble to question and challenge clinical practice in a constructive way so that the standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved DesirablePlease see the attached JD
Additional Criteria
EssentialAbility to travel to SFT hospitals, acute and communityGood interpretative skills and able to explain complex information to clinicians and other service usersNaturally accurate and a high level of attention to detailAble to multi-task dealing with multiple problems and distractions while workingDesirablePrevious experience/familiarity with BloodTrack
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialActive NMC or HCPC RegistrationBSc (Hons) Nursing or Biomedical SciencePost graduate qualification e.g. MSc, Specialist Portfolio, TeachingDesirablePlease see the attached JD
Experience
EssentialExcellent knowledge of Blood Transfusion practiceExperience of blood transfusion practice from working in high volume area e.g. Oncology, Critical Care or Blood Transfusion LaboratoryExperience in the audit process and using audit to improve qualityUnderstanding of legislation, directives and guidelines governing transfusion practice, for example, NICE NG24, BSH, CQUINAble to question and challenge clinical practice in a constructive way so that the standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved DesirablePlease see the attached JD
Additional Criteria
EssentialAbility to travel to SFT hospitals, acute and communityGood interpretative skills and able to explain complex information to clinicians and other service usersNaturally accurate and a high level of attention to detailAble to multi-task dealing with multiple problems and distractions while workingDesirablePrevious experience/familiarity with BloodTrackDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrustwideThe CrescentTauntonSomersetTA1 4DYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrustwideThe CrescentTauntonSomersetTA1 4DYUnited KingdomEmployer's website