Haemovigilance Officer
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Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both Domestic and Overseas candidates across Hospitals Nursing Homes Home Care and Community Care.
We are currently hiring a Haemovigilance Officer for our client hospital in Dublin Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Possess advanced knowledge and expertise in haemovigilance and transfusion practices providing specialist guidance beyond standard clinical practice.
- Promote safe and appropriate use of blood and blood components by reducing wastage and encouraging suitable transfusion alternatives.
- Lead the identification management reporting investigation and closure of transfusion-related adverse events reactions near-misses and non-conformances.
- Provide clinical leadership act as a resource for multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the development and review of transfusion policies and procedures.
- Advocate for patients and families supporting their involvement in decisions related to transfusion care and treatment.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives ensuring compliance with haemovigilance legislation regulatory standards and hospital quality requirements.
- Plan conduct and evaluate haemovigilance audits perform root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance transfusion safety.
- Investigate transfusion reactions support infection lookbacks and product recalls monitor key performance indicators and ensure 100% traceability of blood products.
- Develop deliver and evaluate haemovigilance education and training programs while maintaining accurate training records and supporting staff competency.
- Demonstrate strong IT proficiency leadership communication teamwork change management and continuous professional development skills to support effective haemovigilance services.
- Registered Nurse or CORU-registered Medical Scientist.
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Haemovigilance Risk Management Blood Transfusion or Haematology.
- Strong organizational written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Previous experience in Haemovigilance.
- Experience in staff education and training.
- Knowledge and experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) risk management and clinical audits.
Required Skills:
Registered Nurse or CORU-registered Medical Scientist. Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience. Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Haemovigilance Risk Management Blood Transfusion or Haematology. Strong organizational written and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint. Previous experience in Haemovigilance. Experience in staff education and training. Knowledge and experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) risk management and clinical audits.
