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We are seeking a distinguished and experienced professional to serve as the Chair of Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) Steering Group which is part of the NHS and focuses on haemovigilance. This honorary position is pivotal in guiding the strategic direction of this organisation and ensuring the successful implementation of key initiatives to enhance transfusion safety in the UK.

About Us

Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) is the UK’s professionally led haemovigilance scheme. This is funded by the four UK Blood Transfusion Services and hosted by NHS Blood and Transplant.

SHOT Mission Statement:  To improve patient safety in blood transfusion

SHOT Aims:

• Improve standards of hospital transfusion practice Educate users on transfusion hazards and their prevention
• Aid production of transfusion guidelines
• Inform policy within the UK Blood Services
• Inform national policy on transfusion safety within the UK
• Help promote haemovigilance globally

We are seeking a distinguished and experienced professional to serve as the Chair of the SHOT Steering Group. This honorary, non-remunerated position is pivotal in guiding the strategic direction of the prestigious organisation and ensuring the successful implementation of key safety initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership or safety role within healthcare
• Proven track record of strategic planning and execution of safety initiatives in a healthcare setting
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, policies, and best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to foster collaboration and build consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Passionate about advancing healthcare quality and innovation
• Commitment to improving patient and staff safety
• Prior transfusion experience and association with the SHOT Steering Group and Working Expert Group activities is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a prestigious haemovigilance organisation and impact patient safety
• Engage with a network of esteemed healthcare professionals, safety experts and leaders
• Recognition for your contributions to the advancement of healthcare
• Access to exclusive events, forums, and professional development opportunities

Time Commitment:

• Flexible, with an expected commitment of 4 hours per month Participation in 6 monthly
• Steering Group meetings, monthly catch-up meetings with the SHOT Medical Director and additional strategic planning sessions as needed.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their experience and interest in the role by 5PM on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please contact either Dr Shruthi Narayan, Medical Director, SHOT at shruthi.narayan@nhsbt.nhs.uk or Dr Gail Miflin, Chief Medical Officer, NHS Blood and Transplant representing the UK Forum at gail.miflin@nhsbt.nhs.uk.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday 11 Sept 2024. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Monday 07 October 2024 between 9AM-12 Noon.