Deputy Transfusion Practitioner

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	05 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	£38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	19 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Torquay, TQ27AA
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9388-26-0118

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Provide expert clinical transfusion advice to clinical and laboratory colleagues, resolving complex issues independently and escalating only when necessar Act as a key point of contact for patients and families, advocating for patient-centred transfusion care Liaise with external organizations such as NHSBT, MHRA, and SHOT, representing the Trust in regional and national forums.Serve as a senior member of the Hospital Transfusion Committee, leading discussions on service improvement, risk, and compliance. Lead investigations into transfusion-associated serious incidents, reactions, errors, and near misses; develop and implement action plans and make Trust-wide recommendations for practice improvementProactively identify risks in transfusion practice, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee implementation across departments. Exercise independent professional judgment in complex clinical scenarios, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards Maintain a visible presence in clinical areas, providing leadership and guidance on safe transfusion practice and fostering collaborative practice Engage with local, regional, and national peer networks to share best practice and promote continuous learning Maintain and oversee patient documentation to NMC standards, review cases of transfusion reactions, plan adjustments to ongoing care, and liaise with NHSBT regarding donor implications Monitor transfusions across the Trust, ensuring accurate traceability and patient safety, and leading on improvements where issues are identified Lead local and national transfusion audits, analysing outcomes and implementing evidence-based improvements to optimize patient car Develop, review, and implement Trust-wide transfusion policies, protocols, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including the Blood Bank, to enhance transfusion practice, clinical governance, and documentation standards Contribute to national research and quality improvement initiatives, leading projects that influence clinical practice and service delivery To maintain and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence and professional development through on-going self-education and attendance at relevant courses Prepare reports for the Hospital Transfusion Committee and other governance groups, highlighting risks, audit findings, and improvement actions Support the team in resolving technical issues with transfusion-related hardware or software, leading validation or change implementation where required. Maintain and oversee training records, transfusion data, and documentation systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance To design and manage a series of local audits of practice in clinical areas in line with safe transfusion practice guidelines and with support from the Senior Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion implement mitigation actions where appropriate. With support from the Senior Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion act as the main point of contact for national transfusion audits and research relating to the administration of blood components and products Responsible for the safe use of expensive or highly complex equipment such as BloodTrack equipment, blood fridges, computers in many clinical and non-clinical areas, barcode label printers, scanners, VR equipment, rapid blood infusion devices, blood warmers (dependant on registration) Responsible for the safe use of equipment outside of the equipment used within the role, such as equipment on wards (as above). Also using display boards and banner stands Requirement to use skill obtained over a period of time through practical training with equipment such as handheld monitors and workstations on wheels Exercise autonomy in clinical decision-making and service improvement initiatives, working within professional guidelines and codes of practice Maintain own professional portfolio for revalidation and remain up-to-date with transfusion-related issues through conferences, training, and professional networks. Has the physical skills required to fulfil the job duties, including hand-eye co-ordination, sensory skills, dexterity and manipulation for venepuncture, cannulation and venous access care