Patient Blood Management Practitioner

Current Vacancies

Site: University College London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/03/:59

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Job Overview

Position Available: Patient Blood Management Practitioner
Contract: 37.5 hours per week, 15-month fixed-term (Secondment)
Location: UCLH Foundation Trust, Hospital Transfusion Team

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Patient Blood Management Practitioner to join the Hospital Transfusion Team at UCLH Foundation Trust. This is a 15-month fixed-term position, ideal for a dynamic, experienced nurse with substantial post-registration experience in blood and blood product transfusion within a clinical setting. This role is particularly suitable for those seeking a secondment.

We are seeking a flexible, confident individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with staff at all levels involved in the transfusion process across the Trust. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.

Main Duties of the Job

This role has a Trust-wide remit, encompassing transfusion education and training for clinical staff, risk management, and clinical audit. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the safe, effective, and optimal use of blood and blood products while also advocating for evidence-based alternatives to transfusion where appropriate.

Working collaboratively with the Transfusion Practitioners, you will contribute to raising awareness of current regulatory and statutory requirements that impact transfusion practices. A key aspect of this role will involve supporting the implementation of measures to ensure compliance with national guidelines and best practices.

In addition, the post holder will provide expert transfusion advice and contribute to the development and delivery of quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of transfusion practices across the Trust. You will be assisting in the development of risk reduction strategies and supporting clinical teams in implementing best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and knowledgeable professional with relevant transfusion experience to influence and improve transfusion safety and governance at UCLH. The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Working for Our Organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Relevant post-registration experience in relevant specialty
• Completed/completing master's degree or can provide evidence of relevant equivalent experience/training whilst working at a senior level.
• Teaching/Assessment programme

Experience

• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and expertise in the specialty with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Evidence of developing & leading nurse-led services/clinics.

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
• Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
• Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
• Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines, and policies
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice/services
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
• Published articles/poster presentations.

Personal and People Development

• Able to resolve complex problems.

Responsibilities Towards Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Innovative approach to service delivery
• Ability to manage change.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork, and improving - are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation, and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs; we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.