If you're an experienced nurse looking for a more supportive, balanced role where your skills still make a real difference, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) could be just the change you're looking for. Here, we do things differently. You’ll still be making a huge impact – helping collect plasma that saves lives – but without some of the stress and strain of traditional NHS roles. It’s a chance to use your clinical and leadership skills in a role that gives back, while giving you room to grow.
Our donors are incredible people, and your job is to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. You’ll also be leading and supporting a team of Healthcare Assistants in our Plasma Donor Centres, helping them do their best work and build their confidence and skills along the way.
Don’t worry if you don’t have experience with plasma donation – we’ll teach you everything you need to know. We offer a full induction and training programme, including around 6 weeks of supernumerary time with a mentor to support you as you settle in.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, values-led team that truly cares. If you're ready for a new kind of nursing role where development, support, and people come first, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you’ll lead and support a dedicated team to deliver safe, high-quality care to our plasma donors. You'll help your colleagues grow through mentoring and guidance, while making sure every donor has a positive, reassuring experience. . Here’s what you’ll be doing:-
Leading your team to safely collect plasma and meet programme needs. Making sure all plasma collected meets safety and quality standards. Using your clinical knowledge to assess donor eligibility and make safe decisions. Managing and learning from any issues or safety concerns to keep improving.
Be a role model to drive positive change, improve services, and support your colleagues through mentoring, guidance, and strong, inspirational leadership. Coaching your team and supporting them with new procedures and skills. Living our values by creating a culture built on respect, listening, and teamwork. Stepping in for the Plasma Operations Manager when needed and supporting the other Plasma teams.
Helping to make the donation experience smooth, positive, and worth coming back for. You’ll be part of a rota that includes evening, weekend, and some public holiday shifts – but no night shifts. Your schedule will be shared at least four weeks in advance, and occasionally, you may be asked to support [MB1] the other Plasma centres with prior notice.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of successful implementation of change with a key focus on managing and motivating people
- Experience in mentorship, coaching and presentation of educational materials.
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of patient safety initiatives and strategies, as well as risk management.
Qualifications and Training
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (Part 1 Adult/General, level 1 or 2) (which must be maintained).
- Evidence of commitment to continued learning and application in practice, including demonstrated commitment to own Continuous Professional Development.
About Us
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.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What we offer:
- No night shifts
- Weekend working enhancements(including bank holidays).
- Flexible working options (where possible)
- 27 days of 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 andan 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.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 25th May 2025
Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 2nd June 2025 – subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mark Baile,y Plasma Operations Manager, Birmingham, on mark.bailey@nhsbt.nhs.uk
[MB1]The other centres are located in Reading and Twickenham
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