Claire Fox-Wilson
Transfusion Practitioner. I am based at Eastbourne and only work part time: Wednesdays, Fridays and alternate Mondays. I am a qualified Paramedic and have worked for the Trust for 8 years. Most people know me from my previous role a Resus Officer. I joined the Transfusion Team in 2022 and have enjoyed every aspect of the role since. Initially I had a steep learning curve, most Transfusion Practitioners come from either a nursing background, where they learn about transfusions during their work on the ward and have to learn the lab side, or as a Biomedical Scientist with knowledge about the lab work but need to learn about the ward practice. As I came from neither background, I not only had to learn about both sides but also teach it too, what a challenge!
I really enjoy the training aspect of the role, ensuring staff are confident and competent in the collection and administration of blood products. It’s not just in the classroom or on Teams, when I am out and about around the hospital staff often have a question for me and I am happy to help. The lab side is also fascinating, there is a whole other world behind the scenes where your samples are processed and blood products assigned to patients by a friendly team of Biomedical Scientists. If anyone wants to see what happens here please let us know and we can arrange a tour.
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