Overview

You will be responsible for leading a team of Healthcare Assistants and Donor Care Supervisors, ensuring they are motivated, well-trained, and capable of delivering excellent care. You will foster a positive working environment, provide ongoing training and 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, including reviewing medical history and current health status. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the team delivers exceptional care while making critical decisions that affect donor safety and the quality of the service.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for ensuring the safe assessment and blood donation of donors.
• Be accountable for the safe running of a blood donation session.
• Ensure an excellent donor experience.
• Maintain the competency and skills of your team and yourself.
• Adapt communication styles for difficult conversations.
• Maintain your professional development to drive improvements in practice.

Working hours

On a shift basis, this part-time, permanent role is up to 58 hours per fortnight, typically 6 or 7 shifts. Early shifts 08:30–17:30; late shifts 11:25–20:15 (8.3 hour days). Weekend and bank holidays may be required. You will not work more than five days a week.

About you

Experience and knowledge

• Demonstrate leadership qualities and understand principles of best practice to deliver high-quality care.
• Experience of supporting the professional development of others.
• Understanding of clinical audit and research.
• Experience of supporting improvements and changes in practice.
• Awareness of patient safety initiatives and risk management.
• Experience with Information Technology such as hand-held devices and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications and training

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (Adult) and continuous maintenance.
• Full and valid UK driving licence with up to 6 points (where applicable).

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people making a difference across the UK. We play a unique role in the NHS by helping people donate blood, organs, tissues, or stem cells.

What we offer

• No night shifts.
• Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).
• Opportunities to work in other areas or specialisms.
• Facilitating donation.
• Flexible working where role allows.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service length.
• NHS Pension Scheme (defined benefit).
• Thrive program for learning and development.

Closing details

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 21 October 2025. Interviews are anticipated to be held the week commencing 3 November 2025. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, contact: Jenny Wright, Donor Centre Manager, Jennifer.wright@nhsbt.nhs.uk