Job overview

Are you passionate about safe, evidence‑based transfusion practice and ready to make a Trust‑wide impact?

We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Transfusion Practitioner to join our supportive and forward‑thinking team at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work at an advanced clinical level, influencing practice across the Trust and supporting the delivery of Patient Blood Management (PBM).

You will provide expert clinical leadership in transfusion practice, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote the safe and appropriate use of blood components.

SASH is an Outstanding‑rated Trust with a strong focus on learning, innovation and staff wellbeing. We are proud of our inclusive culture, commitment to continuous improvement through SASH+, and excellent development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.