Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion (SPOT)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Biomedical Scientist or Registered Nurse to join our team as a Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion (SPOT). This role involves promoting safe and effective transfusion practice, delivering education and training to clinical staff, and acting as a key link between the Blood Transfusion Department and clinical teams. Key responsibilities include investigating transfusion incidents, managing traceability, developing policies, and supporting quality improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 7 practitioner or an experienced Band 6 looking to develop specialist transfusion expertise.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience in a relevant setting
- Experience of senior healthcare roles, leading teams and ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Experience designing and delivering healthcare training programmes, including simulation exercises and competency based education.
- Experience conducting audits, evaluating training effectiveness, and reporting findings to drive continuous improvement.
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration with extensive transfusion knowledge and current NMC registration or relevant professional body
- Educated to master's level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience, post- graduate or post registration study and/or courses
- Comprehensive understanding of current best practice in transfusion therapy
- Understanding of healthcare governance frameworks and experience in developing and implementing policies for emergency preparedness and response.
- Ability to identify training gaps and deliver evidence-based education to both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
- Ability to provide pastoral support, adapting as necessary
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- The ability to communicate with a range of different people within the organisation and present information in a way that is easy to understand to effectively engage with people
- Able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
- IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as; Excel, PowerPoint etc
Desirable criteria
- Recognised leadership/mentoring/coaching course
- SPOT experience
- Experience of investigating clinical incidents and near misses associated with transfusion practice.
- Experience of identifying and managing clinical risks associated with transfusion practice
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 14d ago · Closes in 8d
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Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion (SPOT)
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
Secondment welcome | Fixed Term 2 Years
Interview date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
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:
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