Job summary 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. This post will be based in Prince Charles hospital, but will be expected to work across multiple sites in CTM UHB. This is a job share to make up a full term post. This post is Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 110-NMR171-0425 Job locations Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Job description 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 Job description 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 qualification Essential Degree/ Higher Degree/First level Nursing Qualification/Registered Biomedical Scientist. Teaching/assessing module Desirable Master's Degree Haematology diploma/BBTS specialist transfusion practice Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of legislation, national and local policies relating to blood transfusion Desirable Understanding of the functions of the Hospital Transfusion Team/Committee Apititude and abilities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to produce verbal and written reports to a high standard Desirable Clinical supervision skills Person Specification qualification Essential Degree/ Higher Degree/First level Nursing Qualification/Registered Biomedical Scientist. Teaching/assessing module Desirable Master's Degree Haematology diploma/BBTS specialist transfusion practice Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of legislation, national and local policies relating to blood transfusion Desirable Understanding of the functions of the Hospital Transfusion Team/Committee Apititude and abilities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to produce verbal and written reports to a high standard Desirable Clinical supervision skills 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)