Blood Transfusion Team Support Officer | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6311974/430-CC2543A |
Summary
Blood Transfusion Team Support Officer
Department- Pathology Blood Transfusion
Band 3 - £22,816- £24,336 per annum pro rata
Hours: 15 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We currently have an exciting opportunity for aBlood Transfusion Team Support Officer within the Blood Transfusion Pathology department at Milton Keynes University Hospital and invite applicants with a keen interest in Hospital Blood Transfusion, and a dedication to assisting the department in delivery a high-quality transfusion service.
The main aim of the role is tosupport the Blood Transfusion team and patient safety in respect of blood transfusion activity around the organisation by providing administrative, traceability and training support to the specialist transfusion practitioners.
To aid the transfusion team to ensure compliance with the relevant parts Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005, storage and distribution components and vein to vein traceability by assisting the specialist blood transfusion practitioners, in monitoring blood and blood component usage and maintaining full audit traceability of units.
To support the blood transfusion team with managing blood transfusion related incidents that occur outside of the laboratory by aiding the specialist transfusion practitioners and laboratory manager.
Interview Date: 20th June 2024
To support the blood transfusion team and patient safety in respect of blood transfusion activity around the organisation by providing administrative, traceability and training support to the specialist transfusion practitioners.
To aid the transfusion team to ensure compliance with the relevant parts Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005, storage and distribution components and vein to vein traceability by assisting the specialist blood transfusion practitioners, in monitoring blood and blood component usage and maintaining full audit traceability of units.To support the blood transfusion team with managing blood transfusion related incidents that occur outside of the laboratory by aiding the specialist transfusion practitioners and laboratory manager.
To support the blood transfusion team in Hospital transfusion committee (HTC) and Hospital Transfusion Team (HTT) meetings by taking minutes.
To support the transfusion team by assisting in the management of training and competency of the Blood Track system and clinical blood transfusion training and competencies.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
· The post holder will need to communicate and collaborate with the specialist blood transfusion practitioners, blood transfusion laboratory staff and laboratory manager regarding safe blood transfusion practice.
· Communicating sensitively following transfusion related incidents, in a manner that will not offend or antagonise.
· To utilise problem solving skills to support identification and resolutions of blood transfusion related events, using trust RADAR and pathology QPULSE systems.
· Daily data entry of blood transfusion traceability tags and producing relevant blood component reports.
· Collecting the traceability tags from each ward daily and enter on to LIMS.
· Using the monthly traceability search list check for any missing tags by searching eCare patients notes and search for evidence of transfusion.
· To provide administrative support to the Transfusion Practitioner Team, effectively maintaining transfusion training schedules, arranging venues and resolve conflicting appointments.
· Minute taking at HTT and HTC meetings and other meetings as necessary.
Please refer to Job Description for further details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024