Transfusion Practitioner

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Transfusion Practitioner will be responsible for the promotion of safe and appropriate transfusion practice throughout the Trust and will be a key member of the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Hospital Transfusion Group.
The post holder will play a key role in educating nursing, medical and multi-disciplinary staff in the management of patients receiving blood/blood product transfusions, and in ensuring compliance with Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005 and British Society of Haematology guidelines as well as local policies.
The post holder will also be involved in the development and implementation:
changes to regulations, guidelines, procedures and policies for the improvement of safety and effectiveness in transfusion practice throughout the Trust.
audit of clinical practice appertaining to the appropriate use of transfusions.
Work as an autonomous practitioner providing a safe transfusion service for the Trust.
Provide expert advice to staff, patients, and carers on transfusion-related issues.
Promote safe, effective blood use and alternatives aligned with NICE recommendations whilst monitor compliance with regulatory standards.
Carry out investigations into transfusion incidents and create reports based on interviews and actions following the root cause analysis of each incident.
Lead on transfusion-related training and competency programs for staff of all grades, as well as leading on learning outcomes and act as the key link in the trust with training and development of Blood Transfusion.
To work both autonomously and as a vital team member in liaison with the department of Blood Transfusion, the Blood bank manager, the Consultant Haematologist, the Hospital Transfusion Team and Hospital Transfusion Group in developing protocols for the management of patients undergoing transfusion.
Attend Local and regional transfusion Committee meetings
Investigate incidents/transfusion reactions and escalate where appropriate to national reporting schemes eg Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) and Serious and Adverse Blood Reaction Events (SABRE).
Drive service improvements through audits, research, and policy development.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
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