The Lead Transfusion Specialist Nurse/ODP/BMS is required to function strategically and operationally as an autonomous cross-site specialist, promoting safe and appropriate transfusion practice within the Trust and community hospitals delivering a transfusion service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessing the training needs of approximately 2,500 staff across the RJAH footprint. This will involve maintaining and coordinating education programmes, and where necessary, including clinical trainees, designing, developing and implementing new training ideas for nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff, in the management of patients requiring and receiving blood and blood components. The post holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of clinical risk in this area and in ensuring that agreed protocols are followed. The post holder will utilise their extensive knowledge and skill base to provide specialist/technical support to the Blood Transfusion Department, in relation to all aspects of the transfusion process, working in collaboration with the Blood Bank Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff.
This will also involve coordinating the Trust-wide response to fulfil Department of Health hemovigilance requirements such as the patient blood management framework, NICE (NG24) recommendations, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (enforced by the competent authority of the MHRA), enabling the Trust to meet the requirements of Clinical Governance, the National Patient Safety Agency recommendations, Care Quality Commission regulations and CPA and European directives associated with the transfusion process. The role is Trust-wide and duties cover all disciplines associated with the transfusion process.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)
is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job responsibilities
The Lead Transfusion Specialist Nurse/ODP/BMS is required to function strategically and operationally as an autonomous cross-site specialist, promoting safe and appropriate transfusion practice within the Trust and community hospitals delivering a transfusion service.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing the training needs of approximately 2,500 staff across the RJAH footprint. This will involve maintaining and coordinating education programmes, and where necessary, including clinical trainees, designing, developing and implementing new training ideas for nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff, in the management of patients requiring and receiving blood and blood components.
The post holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of clinical risk in this area and in ensuring that agreed protocols are followed. The post holder will utilise their extensive knowledge and skill base to provide specialist/technical support to the Blood Transfusion Department, in relation to all aspects of the transfusion process, working in collaboration with the Blood Bank Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff. This will also involve coordinating the Trust-wide response to fulfil Department of Health hemovigilance requirements such as the patient blood management framework, NICE (NG24) recommendations, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (enforced by the competent authority of the MHRA), enabling the Trust to meet the requirements of Clinical Governance, the National Patient Safety Agency recommendations, Care Quality Commission regulations and CPA and European directives associated with the transfusion process. The role is Trust-wide and duties cover all disciplines associated with the transfusion process.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
NMC Registered General Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner/HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
MSc in health-related subject Teaching qualification Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of blood transfusion practice Proven commitment to support staff teaching, research and education Able to work autonomously and as part of a team, while working across organisational boundaries Five years post registration experience Able to participate in data collection, data input and presentation of results in relation to auditing Ability to recognise need for change and work within the Hospital Transfusion Team to initiate the change process Excellent analytical skills Ability to educate, teach and train staff across a wide range of roles Able to develop and update policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Computer skills, to include use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Able to collate and present information and data to corporate-level groups in a confident and professional manner
Desirable
Extensive understanding of relevant national policies and UK law in relation to transfusion practice (e.g. BSQR 2005, Patient Blood Management policies) Project management experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
To be well organised with a flexible and positive approach to work, with an enthusiastic and motivated attitude Calm and efficient manner with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle conflict in an assertive but sensitive manner across the multidisciplinary team To lead and be innovative, to work methodically and prioritise without supervision with lateral thinking ability Can interpret and produce high quality information at a corporate level To establish and maintain good working relationships within a multidisciplinary team and with staff at all levels Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively without direct supervision, uses own initiative Has good levels of critical thinking skills, problem solving ability and can think creatively to stimulate action Able to interpret information, analyse and present information according to need and use for comparison, planning, monitoring and improvement Commitment to maintain and improve Standards of Care and institute necessary change to deliver this Has excellent ability to make accurate and concise written and verbal reports Ability to concentrate even with frequent interruptions and unpredictable working pattern
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required)
Essential
Frequent exposure to blood samples and units of blood components Knowledge of transfusion science and practice and of current issues in blood transfusion Must be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time Ability to participate in and apply current research and audit outcomes Excellent knowledge of Governance and Risk Management
Desirable
Knowledge of Service and Unit CIP targets
Personal Qualities
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Ability and genuine enthusiasm to impart complex information to multi-professional groups of staff Ability to gain respect and credibility within multidisciplinary team and influence Ability to prioritise own time, and effective at workload management Ability to receive and assimilate complex information from multi-professional agencies Robust emotional attitude to competing work demands, change management requirements and tight time schedules Can do/positive attitude, enjoys working alone for a high proportion of the time Proven management and leadership skills
Desirable
Works well under pressure, meets deadlines, change agent
Employer details
Employer name Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Gobowen Oswestry SY10 7AG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
224-PA20241202247
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessing the training needs of approximately 2,500 staff across the RJAH footprint. This will involve maintaining and coordinating education programmes, and where necessary, including clinical trainees, designing, developing and implementing new training ideas for nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff, in the management of patients requiring and receiving blood and blood components. The post holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of clinical risk in this area and in ensuring that agreed protocols are followed. The post holder will utilise their extensive knowledge and skill base to provide specialist/technical support to the Blood Transfusion Department, in relation to all aspects of the transfusion process, working in collaboration with the Blood Bank Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff.
This will also involve coordinating the Trust-wide response to fulfil Department of Health hemovigilance requirements such as the patient blood management framework, NICE (NG24) recommendations, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (enforced by the competent authority of the MHRA), enabling the Trust to meet the requirements of Clinical Governance, the National Patient Safety Agency recommendations, Care Quality Commission regulations and CPA and European directives associated with the transfusion process. The role is Trust-wide and duties cover all disciplines associated with the transfusion process.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)
is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job responsibilities
The Lead Transfusion Specialist Nurse/ODP/BMS is required to function strategically and operationally as an autonomous cross-site specialist, promoting safe and appropriate transfusion practice within the Trust and community hospitals delivering a transfusion service.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing the training needs of approximately 2,500 staff across the RJAH footprint. This will involve maintaining and coordinating education programmes, and where necessary, including clinical trainees, designing, developing and implementing new training ideas for nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff, in the management of patients requiring and receiving blood and blood components.
The post holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of clinical risk in this area and in ensuring that agreed protocols are followed. The post holder will utilise their extensive knowledge and skill base to provide specialist/technical support to the Blood Transfusion Department, in relation to all aspects of the transfusion process, working in collaboration with the Blood Bank Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff. This will also involve coordinating the Trust-wide response to fulfil Department of Health hemovigilance requirements such as the patient blood management framework, NICE (NG24) recommendations, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (enforced by the competent authority of the MHRA), enabling the Trust to meet the requirements of Clinical Governance, the National Patient Safety Agency recommendations, Care Quality Commission regulations and CPA and European directives associated with the transfusion process. The role is Trust-wide and duties cover all disciplines associated with the transfusion process.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
NMC Registered General Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner/HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
MSc in health-related subject Teaching qualification Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of blood transfusion practice Proven commitment to support staff teaching, research and education Able to work autonomously and as part of a team, while working across organisational boundaries Five years post registration experience Able to participate in data collection, data input and presentation of results in relation to auditing Ability to recognise need for change and work within the Hospital Transfusion Team to initiate the change process Excellent analytical skills Ability to educate, teach and train staff across a wide range of roles Able to develop and update policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Computer skills, to include use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Able to collate and present information and data to corporate-level groups in a confident and professional manner
Desirable
Extensive understanding of relevant national policies and UK law in relation to transfusion practice (e.g. BSQR 2005, Patient Blood Management policies) Project management experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
To be well organised with a flexible and positive approach to work, with an enthusiastic and motivated attitude Calm and efficient manner with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle conflict in an assertive but sensitive manner across the multidisciplinary team To lead and be innovative, to work methodically and prioritise without supervision with lateral thinking ability Can interpret and produce high quality information at a corporate level To establish and maintain good working relationships within a multidisciplinary team and with staff at all levels Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively without direct supervision, uses own initiative Has good levels of critical thinking skills, problem solving ability and can think creatively to stimulate action Able to interpret information, analyse and present information according to need and use for comparison, planning, monitoring and improvement Commitment to maintain and improve Standards of Care and institute necessary change to deliver this Has excellent ability to make accurate and concise written and verbal reports Ability to concentrate even with frequent interruptions and unpredictable working pattern
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required)
Essential
Frequent exposure to blood samples and units of blood components Knowledge of transfusion science and practice and of current issues in blood transfusion Must be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time Ability to participate in and apply current research and audit outcomes Excellent knowledge of Governance and Risk Management
Desirable
Knowledge of Service and Unit CIP targets
Personal Qualities
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Ability and genuine enthusiasm to impart complex information to multi-professional groups of staff Ability to gain respect and credibility within multidisciplinary team and influence Ability to prioritise own time, and effective at workload management Ability to receive and assimilate complex information from multi-professional agencies Robust emotional attitude to competing work demands, change management requirements and tight time schedules Can do/positive attitude, enjoys working alone for a high proportion of the time Proven management and leadership skills
Desirable
Works well under pressure, meets deadlines, change agent
Employer details
Employer name Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Gobowen Oswestry SY10 7AG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
224-PA20241202247
#J-18808-Ljbffr
