Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion (SPOT)NHS

Job summary

Secondment welcome | Fixed Term 2 Years

We are seeking an experienced and motivatedBiomedical Scientist or Registered Nurse to join our team as a Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion (SPOT).

The successful candidate will promote safe and effective transfusion practice across the Trust, delivering education and training to clinical staff, supporting compliance with BSQR, SABRE and SHOT requirements, and acting as the key link between the Blood Transfusion Department and clinical teams.

Key responsibilities include investigating transfusion incidents, managing traceability, developing transfusion policies, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and representing the Trust at regional and national transfusion meetings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 7 practitioner, or an experienced Band 6 looking to develop their specialist transfusion expertise, within a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

About You

• HCPC Registered as a biomedical scientist
• OR Registered with the NMC

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Nurse for Haematology and Oncology, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver education and training to clinical staff on best transfusion practice.
• Act as a specialist resource for transfusion-related advice and support.
• Investigate transfusion incidents and support learning and quality improvement.
• Monitor and manage transfusion traceability requirements.
• Develop, implement and review transfusion-related policies and procedures.

Job description

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.