Invitation for expression of interest: SHOT Working Expert Group – Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Expert

Help shape the future of transfusion safety in the UK

The SHOT Working Expert Group (WEG) invites expressions of interest from an experienced Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) professional to join the Group as an HFE Expert.

This unique voluntary role provides an opportunity to contribute to a UK-wide patient safety and haemovigilance programme, applying Human Factors and Ergonomics expertise to improve transfusion safety. The role offers valuable professional development through multidisciplinary collaboration, national safety improvement work, networking opportunities, and involvement in the development of reports, educational resources and learning initiatives that support safer care for patients across the UK.

The successful candidate will work closely with the existing WEG members and SHOT team, bringing an HFE perspective to the analysis of incidents, identification of learning opportunities and development of safety improvement initiatives.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the role and anticipated time commitment with their line manager before applying.

This is a non-remunerated opportunity to bring specialist HFE expertise to SHOT’s haemovigilance, patient safety and learning activities, helping to strengthen understanding of how people, technology, tasks, teams and wider systems interact in transfusion practice.

Closing date 30th October 2026

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Thank you for your interest in SHOT and for your commitment to improving transfusion safety. We are grateful for the expertise and dedication of our contributors and look forward to welcoming new members to the Working Expert Group.