Transfusion Practitioner

Description:

Cleveland Clinic London is looking to recruit a Transfusion Practitioner to join their Hospital Transfusion Team. This is a part-time, permanent position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist the lead Transfusion Practitioner and other team members in delivering a high-quality, cost-effective clinical transfusion service. The role will involve working with multi-disciplinary teams to promote safe and appropriate blood component use, while maintaining the highest standards of transfusion care for patients.

In addition to supporting transfusion-related education, the role will involve overseeing blood transfusion governance and regulatory compliance, monitoring transfusion practices, managing adverse events, and promoting patient blood management. Transfusion Practitioners also play a crucial role as a liaison between the transfusion laboratory and clinical teams, providing relevant clinical advice and supporting operational and service improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Role-model Cleveland Clinic’s values and demonstrate a person-centred approach to service delivery and development.

• Provide expert advice, information, and support to all staff involved in the blood transfusion process.

• Support and participate in Hospital Transfusion Team/Committee meetings.

• Monitor blood component traceability compliance, investigate and report any non-compliance.

• Lead and collaborate in blood transfusion audits across the hospital and evaluate recommendations for practice improvements.

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, with at least 2 years in a clinical area with high blood component use or in a transfusion laboratory.

• Experience in teaching, training, assessment, and supervision.

• Experience in audit and/or nursing research.

• Experience working as a Transfusion Practitioner (desirable).

• Knowledge of research techniques/methodology (desirable).

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

• Double-matched salary exchange pension (contribute 5%, we contribute 10%).

• Private Medical & Dental Insurance.

• Life Assurance.

• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes.

• Workplace Nursery Scheme.

• Wellbeing Hub with mental health, coaching, and EAP support.

• Earned Wage Access – access part of your pay early.

• Discounts on food, retail, and more.

About Cleveland Clinic:
Cleveland Clinic is a world leader in specialized medical care, providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for nearly 6 million patient visits annually across more than 200 locations. The Patients First philosophy is at the core of Cleveland Clinic’s operations, and the institution prides itself on a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment.