Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To promote the safe use of blood and blood components within the constraints of clinical need and cost
To monitor the appropriate usage of blood and components in association with the blood transfusion laboratory.
To promote evidence-based practice in the prescribing and administration of blood and blood components.
To act as a resource for staff and patients with concerns and queries about blood transfusion and related practice
To act as a role model in the position of Transfusion Practitioner
To act as a point of contact for all PAH staff.
To investigate the use of surgical and medical alternatives to blood and blood components
- To investigate clinical incidents relating to transfusion practice and offer support in restructuring protocols to prevent reoccurrence
- To work alongside the Lead Transfusion Practitioner in the review and update of Trust policies and procedures in line with clinical guidelines and Hospital Transfusion Committee.
To liaise between the blood transfusion laboratory and clinical staff, as appropriate
To assist in the investigation of blood transfusion related adverse incidents and near misses
To assist in the continued compliance with all legislation relating to blood transfusion in hospital practice
To assist in facilitating changes necessary for compliance with national standards
- To be a key member of the Hospital Transfusion Team and implement ideas
To assist in the provision of an extensive trust wide programme of education in transfusion matters for all staff involved in transfusion practice. (Induction, Updates and Massive Blood Loss)
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Engage in Blood Link forums: assist with providing updates and resource materials as required.
Audit aspects of local transfusion practice and adherence to policies and protocols, as directed by the Hospital Transfusion Team.
To support the Lead Transfusion Practitioner and act as a resource and provide specialist knowledge and expertise in blood transfusion practices within the Trust
Work with external agencies; Ambulance and Air Ambulance services, Trauma Teams, Hospice and Community Hospitals, NHS Blood and Transplant and other Trusts.
- Attend Regional Transfusion Practitioner meetings
To facilitate changes necessary for compliance with national standards (NICE, Good Manufacturing Practice, etc.)
Promote active participation of patients and their families / carers in the healthcare process.
Promote the early resolution of issues and complaints.
Ensure that the Trust is compliant with all aspects of Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (as amended) and other statutory/mandatory requirements.
Support the Lead Transfusion Practitioner to ensure that all mandatory reports are submitted in a timely manner.
Support the Lead Transfusion Practitioner to ensure that the Trust is an active participant in National Comparative Audits of Blood Transfusion
- To assist in auditing of local transfusion practice and adherence to policies and protocols.
Act as a role model.
Ensure that own clinical and theoretical skills are maintained and ensure awareness of current developments.
Ensure that full and complete nursing records are maintained.
Ensure client and personnel confidentiality at all times, and store all confidential information securely in line with the data protection legislation.
- Act in accordance with the policies and guidelines of PAH.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.
