A 12-month senior sister or charge nurse post with NHS Blood and Transplant, leading donor care teams during blood collection sessions. The role carries clinical accountability for the safe collection of blood and blood products, with staff who keep donors safe and well cared for. Hours vary and can include evenings, weekends and bank holidays, though nights are not required, and selection includes attending a donation session. Adult NMC registration and a UK driving licence are essential.
What the job involves
- Take clinical accountability and operational responsibility for the safe collection of blood products
- Lead, manage and motivate donor carers, donor care supervisors and sister/charge nurses
- Deliver and maintain high standards of donor care while meeting regulatory and governance requirements
- Lead by example, promoting core values and behaviours to deliver an excellent donation experience
- Oversee and maintain the competency and skills of your team and yourself
- Motivate the team to promote continuous improvement and staff development
- Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and resource blood collection sessions
- Cover blood collection sessions as needed, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Qualifications
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as Registered Nurse Adult, which must be maintained
Experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office and iOS packages to prepare documents, deliver presentations and communicate
- Leadership and management experience in a clinical environment
- Experience recognising and implementing improvements and managing change
- Experience monitoring and evaluating clinical care standards, with an understanding of clinical audit and research
- Experience initiating and supporting the professional development of colleagues
- Experience working to performance objectives and organisational targets
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of patient safety initiatives and risk management
Checks & eligibility
- Full and valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
What’s offered
- Flexible working where the role allows
- 27 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- NHS Pension Scheme, a defined benefit scheme
- Thrive learning and development programme
- Occupational health, employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources
- Extensive induction and training programme with ongoing assessment and development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
