Transfusion Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization is seeking a Transfusion Practitioner based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The ideal candidate will promote the safe use of blood components and develop educational programs. Extensive clinical transfusion experience is essential, along with a valid UK driving license. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, and offers various employee benefits including health and well-being programs.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered NMC/HCPC practitioner.
• Extensive clinical transfusion experience required.
• Willingness to travel between NHS sites.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe and appropriate use of blood components.
• Develop national education programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support communication across NHS Grampian.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical transfusion experience

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Transfusion Practitioner

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland.

As a major division within the NHS National Services Scotland, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) plays a vital role not only in the health of the people of Scotland but also on an international scale through our leading position in new product development, biomedical research and donor services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards to patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.

The Post

We are looking for a NMC/HCPC Registered practitioner to join our SNBTS Transfusion Team to promote the safe and appropriate use of blood and blood components through the development of national programmes of education, associated quality improvement and clinical effectiveness initiatives. You will be the Transfusion Practitioner covering NHS Grampian, based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and will work closely with NHS Grampian staff.

You will also work with colleagues across the NHS Grampian as required and nationally as part of the wider SNBTS transfusion team. You should be able to work with limited supervision and demonstrate flexibility in delivering the requirements of the post. Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to adopt a flexible and proactive approach to problem solving is required to promote and champion this national programme at all levels.

The Candidate

Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent experience and should have extensive clinical transfusion experience. You will be required to travel between NHS sites and Higher Education Institutes in order to fully undertake all the duties associated with the post and as such a valid driving licence is desirable.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting safe transfusion practice and maintaining good communication channels across NHS Grampian as well as supporting other areas covered by the SNBTS Transfusion Team north region.

Location and Working Pattern

The post will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. There will be occasions where travel to other sites within NHS Grampian may be required. The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

Inclusion

NSS is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities.

NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join.

We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey.

If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications is 17 October 2025. Please note: This post may close earlier than the above date, once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.