The above vacancy has arisen within the Nursing Department. This role is on a permanent, part time basis working 20 hours per week. The Haemovigilance Officer will take responsibility for non-medical transfusion related issues and is a member of the transfusion team. He / She will report to Director of Nursing whilst maintaining an effective liaison with the Laboratory Manager and the Head of Department in Blood Transfusion, Laboratory Manager whilst maintaining an effective liaison with the Director of Nursing and Head of Department in Blood Transfusion. Consultant Haematologist on clinical matters relating to Blood Transfusion practice. Clinical: To run a safe and effective haemovigilance service in collaboration with clinical departments. To ensure that transfusion practice is in accordance with the hospital transfusion policies. To revise existing hospital transfusion policy as necessary in liaison with the hospital Blood Transfusion Committee and professional colleagues. To investigate clinical incidents / near-miss events related to transfusion and suspected transfusion reactions in collaboration with relevant personnel. To report on such events to relevant personnel, to the Blood Transfusion Committee and to the national Haemovigilance Office as appropriate. To attend the Blood transfusion Committee and follow up as appropriate on haemovigilance issues as advised. To develop quality assurance and audit systems that may be deemed necessary to ensure that standards of care are met, that products for transfusion are traceable. Ensure ISO 15189, AML-BB and JCI standards are achieved and maintained. To participate in product tracing and recall if necessary. To liaise and communicate with Heads of Blood Bank, Consultants, Director of Nursing, Medical Scientists, Ward Managers and other relevant staff. To initiate the implementation of new developments in the area of blood and blood products in collaboration with relevant personnel Educational: To provide haemovigilance education at orientation and scheduled updates for Nursing / HCA / NCHD / Transfusion and phlebotomy staff. To act as resource and to provide guidance and support for staff and students on the interpretation of hospital policy. To provide information on transfusion for patients as requested. To revise patient information literature as necessary. To maintain an awareness of current developments in Nursing and Transfusion by utilising information technology resources, by attending seminars and by collaborating with colleagues nationally and internationally. Professional: To maintain an awareness that the patient is central to all hospital activities. To ensure strict confidentiality in relation to the patients records and to facilitate adherence with hospital policy in relation to the Data Protection Act (2018). To support the philosophy and objectives of the Department of Nursing / Laboratory. To demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Code of Professional Conduct (NMBI, 2025) To be aware of her role as a professional and to undertake practice within his / her scope of practice. To be aware of legislation / amendments governing / affecting nursing & laboratory professions. Managerial: To organise and perform activities in an efficient and effective manner. To exercise initiative and diplomacy when dealing with patient care issues. To promote and participate in clinical research activities as opportunities arise. To maintain an up-to-date database of activities. To ensure that such data are available for review, investigation, analysis and audit and to compile reports as necessary. Provide regular feedback to Director of Nursing and Nursing Managers on results of surveillance, audits etc. including any changes and implementation of same, including feed-back on incidences / SAE /Near-miss and SARs. To be aware of costs and budgetary constraints and to facilitate a non-waste approach. To participate in the purchase and management of supplies and equipment related to transfusion and infection control The Candidate: Current registration with NMBI BSc qualification preferred; management qualification also desirable Nursing / Laboratory experience 3 years in total with ideally some experience in a similar role Have proven Clinical, Leadership, Managerial & Customer Care skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to motivate staff Flexibility in work practices. Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, January 30th 2026 at 4 pm Skills: Clinical Leadership Managerial