Job Summary
Clinical lead for the provision of the safe and effective collection of blood and blood components (apheresis platelets) at donor clinics.

To be responsible for all aspects of nursing and clinical care of donors, ensuring a safe environment for all when working on the clinic, including apheresis platelet donors who will be donating using cell separator technology.

The post holder will have clinical responsibility of the donation process on a day-today basis ensuring compliance with all organisational polices and regulatory requirements.

There will be a requirement for the post holder to proactively identify research and development activities in the form of 'Good Practice' initiatives with an aim to improve service delivery with guidance from clinical governance.

Be recognised as a clinical expert and a source of clinical knowledge and expertise for advice and direction.

There will be a requirement for all staff to flex through various teams and blood collection facilities such as blood mobiles, static sites and community clinics covering a large geographical area. There is a requirement that the post holder will undertake scheduled tours that will include overnight stays.

Main Duties of the Job
To establish and maintain effective written and verbal communication links liaising with other departments and functions working in collaboration with collection service e.g. nursing function and training and Clinical Services department.

Establish positive rapport with donors, developing high donor satisfaction and retention.

To be professionally accountable for own clinical decisions.

To be recognised as the clinical expert, providing advice and making clinical decisions, referring when necessary.

Responsible for feeding back local intelligence to influence the clinical decision making process.

To be responsible for the clinical activities of staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: 120-NMR004-0626
Job Locations: Welsh Blood Service, Unit 30 Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor, LL57 4YH, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experienced in blood and component collection processes
• Ability to assess donor needs that may be complex and subject to change.
• Understand the role the WBS plays in the wider community.
• Understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate.
• Knowledge of working in a healthcare environment

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Good communication, written and numeracy skills.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Confident in the use of automated equipment.
• Able to work methodically and accurately often with competing demands.
• Demonstrates the ability to promote and foster good working relationships within a team.
• Standard keyboard/IT skills.
• Ability and dexterity to carry out venepuncture.
• Ability to be flexible in working hours.
• Able to handle blood, blood component bags and needles and a range of equipment without difficulty.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters and an understanding of how this applies to the role.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people at all levels.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details
Employer Name: Welsh Blood Service
Address: Welsh Blood Service, Unit 30 Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor, LL57 4YH, United Kingdom