Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate, forward thinking, dynamic and committed Registered Nurse looking for a new career challenge within a forward-thinking staff focused organisation?
Are you passionate and committed to the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care and continuous service improvement? If so, we have the career choice for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Registered Nurse within our vital blood collection team based at Talbot Green within the Welsh Blood Service. A nursing role within collection services affords staff with development of a range of clinical skills and collection techniques including whole blood collection.
Working as part of a dynamic team, the Collections Nurse role is a clinical role responsible for supporting the Senior Clinic RNs and the wider collections team in the delivery of high-quality individualised care to our lifesaving donors. As a Collections Nurse, you will be expected to provide effective and compassionate clinical leadership to ensure optimal care of donors.
The Welsh Blood Service is committed to the development of our staff and successful applicants would progress through a comprehensive training programme on a supernumerary basis to ensure you are adequately prepared with the required specialist knowledge and skills to undertake this key clinical role.
Main duties of the job
To support the Senior Clinic Nurse in ensuring the provision of the safe and effective collection of blood at donor clinics.
To support the Senior Clinic Nurse in all aspects of nursing and clinical care of donors, ensuring a safe environment for all when working on the clinic. Be recognised as a source of clinical knowledge for advice and direction to non-clinical staff.
There will be a requirement for all staff to flex through various teams and blood collection facilities such as bloodmobiles, static sites and community clinics covering a large geographical area.
There is a requirement that the post holder will undertake scheduled tours that will include overnight stays several times a year.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Ability to assess donor needs that may be complex and subject to change.
- Understands the role WBS plays in the wider community.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- First Aid Certificate
Experience
- Experience of working within a customer focused environment.
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experienced in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters and an understanding of how this applies to the role.
- Experience of working people at all levels. ? Knowledge of working in a healthcare environment.
Skills and Attributes
- Good communication, written and numeracy skills. ? Confident in the use of automated equipment. ? Able to work methodically and accurately often with competing demands. ? Demonstrates the ability to promote and foster good working relationships within a team. ? Standard keyboard and IT skills. ? Ability and dexterity to undertake venepuncture. ? Demonstrable experience of team working. ? Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of others. ? Integrity.
- Ability to speak Welsh.
Other
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. ? Flexible approach to needs of the service. ? Able to handle blood & component bags, needles and a range of equipment without difficulty.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Clinic Registered Nurse employer: Welsh Blood Service
The Welsh Blood Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As a Nurse Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while benefiting from comprehensive training and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving donor experiences.
