You will be responsible for leading a team of Donor Carers and Donor Care Supervisors, ensuring they are motivated, well-trained, and capable of delivering excellent care. You will be expected to foster a positive working environment, provide ongoing training, support, and address any team issues or concerns that arise. You will use your clinical expertise and judgment to assess whether potential donors meet the necessary health and safety criteria for blood donation. This includes considering the donor's medical history, current health status, and any other relevant factors. This role requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Taking clinical responsibility for ensuring the safe assessment and blood donation of our donors.
* Being accountable for the safe running of a blood donation session.
* Taking responsibility for ensuring an excellent donor experience.
* Maintaining the competency and skills of your team and yourself.
* Being able to adapt communication styles for difficult conversations.
* Maintaining your professional development to help us deliver improvements to our practice.
Your working hours will be: On a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 3 days per week/ 6 days per fortnight. Early shifts start between 07:15 and 08:20 and finish between 17:25 and 19:05. Late shifts start between 10:15 and 12:10 and finish between 21:05 and 22:05, this will be 9.375 hour days. Shift times vary according to location of session. Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you won’t be working more than five days a week.
Experience and Knowledge
* Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult.
* Hold a full and valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
* Demonstrate leadership qualities and understand the principles of best practice to deliver high quality care.
* Have experience of supporting the professional development of others.
* Have an understanding of clinical audit and research.
* Have experience of supporting improvements and change in practice.
* Have an awareness of patient safety initiatives and risk management.
* Have experience of working with Information Technology such as hand-held devices and Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary— donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
What We Offer
* No night shifts.
* TOIL (Time off in Lieu).
* Opportunities to work in other areas/specialisms.
* Facilitating donation.
* NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
* 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
* NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
* We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
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