Haemovigilance Officer - Part Time

Haemovigilance Officer Job DescriptionJob Title: Haemovigilance OfficerHours: Part Time 24 hrs per Week (Job Sharing )Location: Pathology Laboratory Reporting Arrangements This post will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Chief / Senior Medical Scientist & Medical Scientists in Blood Transfusion and will report to the Consultant Haematologist and Laboratory Manager.The Haemovigilance Officer is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing for matters relating to nursing practice.Key Working Relationships:The post holder will work closely with:·        The Laboratory Manager·        The Consultant Haematologist·        Senior Medical Scientist & Medical Scientists working in Blood Transfusion·        The Laboratory Quality Manager ·        The Director of Nursing for all matters relating to nursing practicePurpose of the Role The post holder will have responsibility to ensure that Beacon Hospital meets all national and international standards relating to safe transfusion practice.To maintain highest standards of transfusion safety within Beacon hospital based on best practice guidelinesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities The key responsibilities and duties of the Haemovigilance Officer in Beacon Hospital have been divided into five essential categories1.      Clinical Knowledge2.      Quality , Change management ,& Audit3.      Preparing , Delivering and Evaluating the Education programme4.      Information Technology5.      Personal Qualities  Clinical KnowledgeMust possess specially focused knowledge and skills in transfusion practice at a higher level than other clinical staff.Identifies and seeks to reduce wastage of blood / blood componentsIdentifies and promotes appropriate transfusion alternativesDevelops and manages systems for identifying , managing, reporting and closing off serious adverse events / reactions and near-misses & non-conformancesProvides leadership in clinical practice & acts as a resource for clinical staffGenerates and contributes to the development & continual updating of clinical policies and proceduresSeeks to advocate on behalf of patients and families to participate in decisions about their transfusion requirements Quality , Risk & Audit To initiate , support and implement quality improvement initiativesTo work closely with the laboratory quality officer to ensure legislative and regulatory requirements relating to Haemovigilance are met Ensure all Haemovigilance audits are completed as per annual laboratory audit scheduleUses audit results to identify areas for improvementUses change management skills to develop and quality Haemovigilance serviceTo carry out root cause analysis following adverse events / non-conformances and recommend corrective/ preventative actions to improve transfusion safetyTo assist transfusion staff in post transfusion infection lookbacks and product recalls To investigate all reports of transfusion reactions / events and report to consultant haematologist / Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC)To attend internal Quality meetings and collate monthly / quarterly key performance indictors (KPI)To ensure the hospital achieves 100% traceability for blood and Blood components  Preparing , Delivering & Evaluating a Haemovigilance Education ProgrammeDevelops & delivers education programme for all staff involved in transfusion practice Evaluates effectiveness of training providedEstablishes & maintains systems for managing training records for all Haemovigilance training providedIdentifies own continuing professional development needs and engages appropriately Information Technology Proficiency in IT skills relevant to the role Familiarity with electronic blood management systems (Blood Track or equivalent) Personnel QualitiesAbility to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary teamExcellent communication / negotiating skills & ability to liaise with individuals / groups at all grades both internally & externallyHas strong results focus and ability to achieve results through collaborative workingHas a professional and dedicated attitude to the roleIs an effective leader and positive driver for changeDemonstrates commitment to further education relevant to the role where appropriateIs committed to building a professional network to remain up-to-date with current Haemovigilance issuesDemonstrates a strong willingness and ability to operate in the flexible manner that is essential for the effective delivery of the role.  Essential / Desirable Criteria Clinical Nurse Manager Grade 2 or Senior Medical Scientist Essential Qualifications / Experience ·        NMBI Registered Nurse or CORU registered Medical Scientist·        Have a minimum of 5 yrs post registration experience·        Hold a post graduate qualification relevant to the role (Haemovigilance / Risk Management / Blood Transfusion / Haematology) ·        Possess excellent organisational , written, interpersonal communication skills·        Proficient in IT skills (Word / Excel /PowerPoint )Desirable Qualifications / Experience ·        Previous Haemovigilance experience·        Experience in education / training·        Experience in root cause analysis / risk management / audit  This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the hospital and the post holder develop this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the hospital'