Transfusion Practitioner - INTERNAL

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARDWe are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Transfusion Practitioner to join the existing transfusion team at ABUHB. We are looking for a person with experience of clinical blood transfusion, and ideally experience as a Transfusion Practitioner. This is a permanent position which will predominately be based at GUH but will regularly require cross site working.The main responsibility of the role is to work with multi professional teams to promote and support the safe and appropriate use of blood components and provide the highest quality of transfusion care for patients. Education and training are key elements of the role and experience of planning and delivering education is required.The need to be flexible, self-motivated and innovative in your approach as well as the ability to communicate well is essential for this role.You must have knowledge of current transfusion evidence base and patient blood management initiatives and ideally experience of implementing service changes in relation to recommendations.Main duties of the jobTo enhance patient care and outcomes in relation to patient blood management, this is through audit feedback, reviewing patient's interventions and outcomes and engaging staff in education and learning regarding clinical indications for transfusion.To ensure patient safety through evidenced based policy and guidelines for transfusion as well as education on safe and effective transfusion for all trust staffTo assist in the daily operation of electronic blood track, ensuring staff are competent in the use of technology and providing training and user support at the bedside.To plan and deliver training and education using diverse methods, for the range of personnel involved in the transfusion process.To make full use of IT and presentation skills, using a range of media to enhance communication and dissemination of information.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.ExperienceEssential criteriaPrevious experience at Band 6 with transfusion expertise.Previous teaching experience.Previous audit experience.Desirable criteriaFamiliarity with hospital clinical transfusion practiceQualification & KnowledgeEssential criteriaQualified Nurse/Midwife with NMC registration or ODP with HCPC registration or degree in Biomedical Sciences & HCPC registration.Evidence of on-going participation in CPD or PREPMasters Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experienceDesirable criteriaA recognised teaching or training qualificationEvidence of successful participation in courses on blood transfusion and related practice.