Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Transfusion
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7523006
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Blood Transfusion Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
This new exciting role is a great opportunity for development within the transfusion team. We are looking for someone with a passion for high standards a keen eye for detail, and an interest in blood transfusion. Working closely with the transfusion practitioner, this new role will be an excellent opportunity for you to expand your skills and knowledge within this specialist area whilst also gaining valuable teaching and leadership experience.
This specialist nurse post will support the transfusion practitioner with education and training, incident investigation, risk management, service improvement, clinical audit and provide specialist transfusion advice. The role will promote regulatory and statutory requirements that impact on transfusion practice and support compliance with local and national guidelines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills are required along with teaching experience, as this role will be working with all levels of staff within the acute hospital setting. The post holder will be required to perform multi-professional training, presentations and competency assessments as the main part of the role.
Hours per week: 15
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
In line with the job description:
- To promote and monitor the safe and appropriate use of blood components and blood products in line with national and local guidelines.
- To plan and deliver Trust wide education and competency assessment with various roles of staff.
- To work closely with the laboratory team to ensure unit traceability in line with blood safety and quality regulation.
- To investigate transfusion incidents and near misses.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Registration
- Extensive eperience in Blood Transfusion practice
- Mentoring or assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Teaching qualification e.g. PG Cert (Post graduate Certificate)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Speciality knowledge in appropriate use of blood components and experience of use in clinical practice.
- Understanding of patient blood management.
- Involvement in audit and quality programmes.
- Demonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice and is a proactive supportive change agent
- Knowledge of and/or involvement in clinical risk management issues.
- Excellent presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of incident investigation
- Proficient computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience
- An ability to motivate and organise self and others.
- Effective communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Excellent negotiating and co-ordinating skills
- Demonstrates basic management and leadership skills
- Awareness of current transfusion guidelines
- Teaching or mentoring skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in assessing competency.
- Experience in delivering a variety of training/teachi ng to various staff groups.
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Gould
- Job title
- Transfusion Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661236
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