Assistant Transfusion Practitioner - Secondment

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If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processThe Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026. Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086 Job Overview An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for an Assistant Transfusion Practitioner (Band 6) to promote and improve safe and appropriate transfusion practice through training and education in line with legislation and national/local guidance. This 12 month secondment post is part time (30hrs) to be worked over 4 or 5 days per week. The post holder will be work across all Health board sites, providing education and training to those staff involved in the transfusion process. You will be expected to work under the direction of the Transfusion Practitioners as part of the Hospital Transfusion Team which include the Clinical Transfusion Lead, Transfusion Laboratory Managers, and other Transfusion Specialists. The post holder will manage their own workload and will be expected to attend meetings to represent ABUHB within and outside of the Health Board for example at the Welsh Blood Service. The Transfusion team within ABUHB and across Wales are a close knit team who work well together collaboratively promoting safe transfusion and best transfusion practice. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse or other clinical health professional (e.g. midwife, ODP) with a sound knowledge of Blood Transfusion. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the delivering of training packages for all aspects of the transfusion process, including the remote issue systems, and co-ordination and subsequent delivery of transfusion related education and competency assessment for all staff involved in the transfusion process. They will be involved in the monitoring of traceability and transfusion related incidents, including the mandatory reporting to MHRA, and to undertake clinical audits, both local and national. You will require excellent communication skills to promote excellence in transfusion practice to all staff groups and for all clinical areas. This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Other Essential criteria

• Ability to travel to locations within ABUHB and associated facilities in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to the needs of the service (occasional evening / weekend work required to suit staff shift patterns)

Values Essential criteria

• Displays compassion towards others
• Of positive mind-set and a helpful disposition

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates a desire for excellence

Aptitude and Abilities Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organisation both verbally and written
• Confident, persuasive, well organised
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Interpersonal and problem solving skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Conflict resolution

Experience Essential criteria

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of transfusion in a clinical or laboratory setting
• A working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)
• Understanding of clinical audit
• Knowledge of national clinical guidelines and standards relating to blood transfusion
• Experience communicating with a range of staff on complex clinical & technical issues

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching / assessing / mentoring
• Previous audit experience
• Awareness of MHRA and UKAS Standards & requirements
• Awareness of Blood Safety & Quality Regulations (2005)
• Familiarity with hospital transfusion practice
• Awareness of transfusion incident reporting and the haemovigilance body, Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT)

Qualifications & Knowledge Essential criteria

• Health Professional with Degree level qualification
• Appropriate professional registration (NMC/HCPC)
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Evidence of post registration education to diploma level

Desirable criteria

• PGCE / teaching qualification
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent
• Post-registration transfusion qualification