An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the transfusion nurses team.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated registered nurse to support the Transfusion Nurse Specialist in promoting the safe, appropriate use of blood products through training and education and therefore confident in delivery of training to staff of all grades.
The role also encompasses the participation in audits, the investigation of transfusion reactions and the investigation of the final fate of non-confirmed transfusions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
The candidate should be a motivated team player who is able to use their own initiative and contribute to the service delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a specialised role and provide support Trust wide.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to ensure provision of safe, high quality care for all patients having, or who have the potential to have, a blood transfusion.
An understanding of the blood transfusion process and the risks of errors that may occur.
Communication is a key aspect of the role required when presenting training sessions, when investigating blood transfusion incidents and working in a small team.
The tenacity to investigate blood transfusion incidents coupled with the ability to review documentation and gather information from the parties involved.
Attention to detail in daily activities, e.g. documentation review, investigations.
Computer literate with skills in using word, excel, PowerPoint and other office programs.
Ability to work unsupervised and complete assigned tasks.
Support other team members within the hospital transfusion team.
Confidence to present multidisciplinary training sessions to both large and small groups.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Transfusion Practitioner will work as part of a team to support the Transfusion Nurse Specialist (TNS), the Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC) and Hospital Transfusion Team (HTT) to manage the risk and optimize the quality and safety in blood transfusion through policy, education and training and the appropriate use of blood components.
To support the TNS and the HTC with the implementation of guidance, legislation and regulation in blood transfusion practice.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
RN 1st level Nurse
Degree in health related subject
Evidence of continuing professional development
Evidence of competence in transfusion practice relevant to current role
IT skills
Significant post graduate experience at band 5/6
Teaching experience
An ability to maintain a good working relationship across the multidisciplinary team
Experience of change management and evidence of the implementation of evidence-based practice
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Management and organizational skills
The ability to motivate staff
Effective problem solving skills
A clean driving license
Experience of the audit process
Haematology background
An understanding of current transfusion legislation
Experience in incident investigation (formally known as Root Cause Analysis (RCA))
Qualification/ experience in blood transfusion practice.
An understanding of the diversity of practice within the different specialties and how transfusion fits into this.
Teaching certificate C& G 730/ENB 998/ equivalent or prepared to undertake
Person Specification
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
* Organisational and management skills
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
* IT skills
Desirable
* Experience of change management
* Familiar with Microsoft office
Qualifications and training
Essential
* Registered Nurse, 1st level Nurse with valid NMC registration
* Degree in nursing or health-related subject
* Teaching experience
Desirable
* An understanding of current transfusion legislation
* Teaching certificate, C& G 730/ENB 998/ equivalent or prepared to undertake
* Experience of training large groups and staff of different grades
* Qualification in blood transfusion practice
Experience
Essential
* 3 years post-registration experience in hospital setting
* Evidence of ongoing Professional development
Desirable
* Audit experience
* Experience in Incident Investigation
* Clinical experience of caring for patients with medicine/surgery/Haematological conditions
Disposition
Essential
* Management and leadership skills
* Managing people and resources
* Ability to work in a small team and alone
Desirable
* Committed to the development of the NHS
Special requirements
Essential
* Must be willing to work flexible hours/ days
* May have to travel to other sites
* Clean driving licence
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
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