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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- 250 Euston Road
- London
- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
- 0845 1555 000
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JobsPatient Blood Management Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 05-Aug-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 05-Aug-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- University College London Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- 250 Euston Road
- Tref
- NW1 2PG
- Cod post
- NW1 2PG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 15 months (Limited Funding)
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £51,488 - £57,802 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Blood Transfusion
Trosolwg o'r swydd
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.
We want you to come to UCLH, and stay at UCLH, because our success starts with you. All our staff has been involved in developing our values. We believe that they make UCLH a better place for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Many of our services operate from new or newly refurbished facilities including the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre which opened in 2012. So why join UCLH…?
We have a reputation as a Centre of clinical excellence.
Our hospitals are in great central London locations.
We have new facilities and state-of-the-art medical technology.
We have a wide range of career opportunities that we can offer.
For the previous three years, UCLH has been in the top 20% of all NHS Trusts for the overall staff engagement score in the NHS Staff Survey.
Advert
An opportunity has arisen for the role of a Patient Blood Management Practitioner on a 15months fixed term to join the Hospital Transfusion Team at UCLH Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic nurse with a significant post registration experience of blood & blood product transfusion practice, in the clinical setting.
This position requires a flexible, confident individual who can demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills. You will be expected to consult with all levels of staff involved in the transfusion process across the Trust. The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team is essential.
This post has a Trust wide remit which includes transfusion education / training of clinical staff, risk management and clinical audit. The role will be crucial working across the trust to promote better use of blood and blood products and educating and prompting use of alternatives to transfusion.
Together with the Transfusion Practitioners, you will be promoting awareness of the current regulatory and statutory requirements that impact on transfusion practice & support the delivery of measures to ensure compliance. Appropriate experience is required.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered general Nurse
- Relevant post-registration/graduate programme
- Relevant post registration experience in relevant specialty
- Completed/completing master’s degree or can provide evidence of relevant equivalent experience / training whilst working at a senior level.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Leadership development programme/ experience
- Management development programme/ experience
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led services/ clinics.
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines, and policies
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
- Published articles / poster presentations.
Personal and People Development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to resolve complex problems
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Meini prawf dymunol
- Innovative approach to service delivery
- Ability to manage change.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Zeynab Jeewa
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Transfusion Practitioner
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Zeynab Jeewa, Senior Transfusion Practitioner on direct dial 0203 447 5457 or Email: [email protected]
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