Transfusion Practitioner

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Transfusion Practitioner to provide expert guidance and training in blood transfusion practices. The successful candidate will work closely with management to implement regulatory guidelines and participate in governance structures. Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications and excellent communication skills. This role, situated in Wales, offers a competitive salary between £48,527 and £55,532 per year, pro rata, with opportunities for career growth and ongoing development.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of legislation, national and local policies relating to blood transfusion.
• Understanding of the functions of the Hospital Transfusion Team/Committee.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, education, and training on blood transfusion medicine.
• Support implementations of regulatory and specialist transfusion guidelines.
• Represent Transfusion within the Clinical Governance structure.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Clinical supervision skills

Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Education

Degree/Higher Degree/First level Nursing Qualification/Registered Biomedical Scientist

Teaching/assessing module

Master's Degree

Haematology diploma/BBTS specialist transfusion practice

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Transfusion Practitioner

The closing date is 15 December 2025

The post holder will work closely with the Haematology Nurse Manager and the Blood Transfusion Service Manager to maintain and support the integrated implementation of all local, National and International regulatory and specialist transfusion guidelines and requirements. Effective quality and risk management will be promoted by establishing and supporting a culture of continuous quality improvement within all aspects of clinical and laboratory Blood Transfusion Practice throughout the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).

The post holder will represent Transfusion within the Health Boards Clinical Governance structure and participate within the Health Board's Transfusion Team, to continually implement and abide by the Blood Safety & Quality Regulation 2005/50.

The post holder will have ring-fenced time as agreed by the haematology nursing manager and the blood transfusion service manager to perform clinical duties, preferable within the Haematology Day Unit.

The post holder will be asked to undertake other duties as determined by the transfusion team and commensurate with the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide expert advice, education and training to all levels of staff to improve the safety and effectiveness of the practice of blood transfusion medicine throughout the CTMUHB, in accordance with Blood Transfusion policies and procedures.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of legislation, national and local policies relating to blood transfusion
• Understanding of the functions of the Hospital Transfusion Team/Committee

Qualification

• Degree/ Higher Degree/First level Nursing Qualification/Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Teaching/assessing module
• Master's Degree
• Haematology diploma/BBTS specialist transfusion practice

Apititude and abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to produce verbal and written reports to a high standard
• Clinical supervision skills
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata