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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Support
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
11.25 hours per week
Job ref
360-C-5584
Employer
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Watford General Hospital
Town
Watford
Salary
£24,008 - £25,553 pa inc HCA pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Band 3 - Clerical Assistant Blood Transfusion Tracker, Haematology

Band 3

Job overview

We currently have an opportunity for Band 3 - Clerical Assistant Blood Transfusion Tracker.  

The post-holder will work as part of the Hospital Transfusion Team to provide support for collection of paperwork issued with blood products that must be legally returned to the Transfusion laboratory as proof of transfusion.

For further information please contact Donna Beckford-Smith, Lead Transfusion Practitioner, on 07767 100 885.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder are to be an effective member of the Hospital Transfusion team and aiding Lead Transfusion practitioner/Transfusion practitioner in maintaining compliance to the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations.

The successful candidate will be a good communicator, organised, work well under pressure, be adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks.

Working for our organisation

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.  We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff.  Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the job description and person specification for more details and tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria for this Clerical assistant Blood Transfusion Tracker Senior post, as this will be the basis for shortlisting applicants.

Please note that this position will close on or before the above closing date, depending on the response that we receive. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application promptly to ensure that you are considered for this post.

Person specification

Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification

Essential criteria
  • Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ms Donna Beckford-Smith
Job title
Lead Transfusion Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07767100885

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Watford Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone
01442365230
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