Job summary Clinical Education Transfusion Training Facilitator We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic experienced Registered Healthcare Professional to join our Transfusion Team. This is a permanent position and is well suited to someone that has excellent communication and clinical skills, who is interested in developing their knowledge and expertise in the speciality field of transfusion. This post will commence at Band 5, but provide the development opportunity for an individual to demonstrate their potential to achieve competencies and learning to fulfil the Band 6 role, or, for an individual who already meets all the person specifications and competency requirements, to commence at Band 6. The Transfusion Team work to ensure our patients receive safe and appropriate transfusions by providing education and training opportunities, specialist transfusion clinical support and advice for our clinical teams. We are part of the Education Team, but are based in Pathology, working alongside our UHDB Blood Bank colleagues. The role will support the Patient Blood Management Lead in the development, implementation and provision of training and competency assessment for all staff involved in the transfusion process. Main duties of the job You will: develop skills, enabling you to supervise and provide specialist advice in the training of all staff involved with the transfusion process, from collection of the blood sample to the fate of the component assist in developing, facilitating and implementing a strategy for transfusion skills to provide training for all clinical staff within the Trust and Royal Primary Care. help to facilitate and deliver recognised clinical skills and simulation-based courses, for all disciplines within the Trust and assist in the development of in-situ simulation-based courses for all disciplines within the Trust and assist in the development of in-situ simulated transfusion training. work as part of the Transfusion Team to provide specialist, evidence-based advice and on-going clinical support to all staff in the Trust, with regard to blood transfusion and patient blood management will provide support to deliver the blood transfusion skills element of the undergraduate clinical curriculum. support the completion of audits of transfusion practice, from collection of blood to the end of transfusion. support the Patient Blood Management Lead in the development, delivery and evaluation of all programmes to meet service priorities and quality standards. About us CRH vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. CRH mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of. We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values: COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values. AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing. RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits. ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Band 5 to 6 progression Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 166-W&OD-6839667 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities We are a small dedicated team who support the transfusion activity across the whole hospital, based in Pathology but part of the wider education team. The Transfusion Team provides education and development opportunities for all staff to enable them to deliver person-centred care with the key focus on safe, effective, and appropriate use of blood products and components. Please attached Job Description for full detail. Job description Job responsibilities We are a small dedicated team who support the transfusion activity across the whole hospital, based in Pathology but part of the wider education team. The Transfusion Team provides education and development opportunities for all staff to enable them to deliver person-centred care with the key focus on safe, effective, and appropriate use of blood products and components. Please attached Job Description for full detail. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Healthcare Professional Be a Practice Assessor of students within the clinical area Desirable Degree level education or equivalent experience in acute clinical area Practice Supervisor of students within the clinical area Experience Essential Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in an acute healthcare environment Established knowledge and experience of caring for and management of patients undergoing blood transfusion Experience in training, assessing and staff development Mentoring experience Desirable Evidence of undertaking local and national audits Experience of simulation-based training Experience in leading within a clinical healthcare role Developing educational sessions and/or simulation scenarios Skills and Knowledge Essential Up-to-date knowledge of transfusion practice Venepuncture competence Teaching, presentation and facilitation skills IT skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to engage collaboratively with the wider health care team Leadership skills Desirable Background understanding of transfusion science and an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of transfusion practice Experience of formal classroom teaching Knowledge of national guidance which supports transfusion practice Human factors knowledge Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Healthcare Professional Be a Practice Assessor of students within the clinical area Desirable Degree level education or equivalent experience in acute clinical area Practice Supervisor of students within the clinical area Experience Essential Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in an acute healthcare environment Established knowledge and experience of caring for and management of patients undergoing blood transfusion Experience in training, assessing and staff development Mentoring experience Desirable Evidence of undertaking local and national audits Experience of simulation-based training Experience in leading within a clinical healthcare role Developing educational sessions and/or simulation scenarios Skills and Knowledge Essential Up-to-date knowledge of transfusion practice Venepuncture competence Teaching, presentation and facilitation skills IT skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to engage collaboratively with the wider health care team Leadership skills Desirable Background understanding of transfusion science and an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of transfusion practice Experience of formal classroom teaching Knowledge of national guidance which supports transfusion practice Human factors knowledge 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)