Job summary

Applications are invited for this exciting post based at NHS Blood and Transplant and Oxford University Hospitals Trust. The purpose is to provide clinical leadership in all aspects of Transfusion Medicine, including patient blood management (PBM) and clinical transfusion. This post is initially for 12 months as a locum, with a substantive post advertised within the year.

Key duties include making an active contribution to the safety of patients. You will contribute to patient blood management, support one of the regional transfusion committees of the National Blood Transfusion Committee and provide advice on appropriate blood use and transfusion and Haematology leadership and expertise within Oxford University Hospitals Trust. You will be expected to represent the clinical team on national committees, operational project teams and ad hoc working groups as required.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to participate in daytime and out-of-hours on call rotas (by telephone) for transfusion medicine (patient-facing on call rota for NHSBT). NHSBT is the sole provider of blood components and organs for transplantation to the NHS as well as supplying tissues and haemopoietic stem cells for transplantation, therapeutic apheresis and immunohaematological diagnostics. NHSBT has a Research and Development programme in collaboration with leading academic centres.

You must be on the GMC Specialist Register with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview. You must be on the GMC Specialist Register with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview. Induction and post CCT training in the specialist aspects of the role will be provided to candidates who can offer the essential core capabilities. For further information please visit www.nhsbtcareers.co.uk and search our Research and Medical vacancies. As well as an online application form, all interested applicants must also attach a CV.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever