Specialist Practitioner in Transfusion

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley seeks a Specialist Practitioner in Transfusion. This role includes promoting safe blood practices, developing training programs, and conducting research. Applicants must have a nursing degree, relevant registrations, and knowledge of blood transfusion techniques. The position also offers leadership training as part of career development within the organization. An excellent opportunity for those passionate about clinical leadership in transfusion medicine.

Benefits

Leadership training programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Knowledge of ISO15189 standards.
• Registered practitioner in nursing or health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe, effective blood transfusion practices.
• Develop and maintain a training program for staff.
• Lead clinical audits and research initiatives.

Skills

Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems

Knowledge of ISO15189 standards

Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures

Education

Degree in nursing or a Health-related subject

Registered practitioner (RN or HCPC)

FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Practitioner in Transfusion

The closing date is 22 December 2025

The post holder will promote the positive image of the clinical area and the Trust by being a role model, having a clear vision and using direct clinical leadership to ensure an excellent patient experience.

Ensure compliance with relevant national legislation and guidelines relating to Blood Transfusion.

To work as part of the Transfusion Team to promote the safe, effective and efficient use of blood and blood products.

Through their role in the senior laboratory team and HTT ensure assessment of the requirements of the users of the blood transfusion service and help implement service-driven changes accordingly.

Help ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service, and to contribute to staff training and development in the area of transfusion medicine.

The post holder will be required to maintain their professional registration and an up-to-date knowledge of their specialist area through continual professional development.

Main duties of the job

To practise as a Transfusion Specialist as part of both the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Hospital Transfusion Committee.

The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures.

Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff.

Responsible for developing and maintaining a trust-wide training, competency and assessment program for safe transfusion practice for all staff groups.

To promote better labelling of samples and appropriate use of components and to establish >80% compliance with NBTC standards for training and competency assessment within the trust. To work towards ensuring, that transfusion practice within the Trust is in compliance with local policy, national guidelines and national/international law.

To 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 and respond proactively to implement effective changes based on their findings.

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviour
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Knowledge of ISO15189 standards
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures

Qualifications & Training

• Degree in nursing or a Health-related subject
• Registered practitioner (RN or HCPC)
• FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion

Experience

• Knowledge of Blood Transfusion techniques
• Method validation and verification expertise
• Evidence of change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust