Donor Center Clinical Lead Nurse

NHS Blood and Transplant; Tetford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Inclusive pension scheme

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Session Sister/Charge Nurse to lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities, delivering a safe, high-quality donation experience. You will champion patient safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, acting as a visible clinical leader across multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee donor eligibility and care, manage clinical risks and support staff development, while ensuring compassionate, professional care and contributing to

Qualifications

• Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
• Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to ensure a safe, effective and positive donation experience.
• Provide visible clinical leadership, setting clear expectations and supporting teams to achieve operational and quality objectives.
• Act as the expert in donor eligibility, donor care and the management of adverse donation events.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, SOPs and clinical governance processes.
• Monitor performance, analyse clinical data, identify areas for improvement and support delivery of KPIs.
• Investigate incidents, complaints and quality concerns, implementing corrective actions and sharing learning with colleagues.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, delivering training and supporting ongoing competency assessments and professional development.
• Promote service improvements, support change initiatives and contribute to audit, research and innovation activities.
• Manage session resources, stock, equipment and workforce deployment to maximise productivity and donor safety.
• Deputise for the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse/Donor Centre Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Analytical skills

Mentoring & coaching

Education

NMC registered nurse

CPD & professional development

BSQR & GMP knowledge

UK Driving Licence

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Session Sister/Charge Nurse to lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities, delivering a safe, high-quality donation experience. You will champion patient safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, acting as a visible clinical leader across multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee donor eligibility and care, manage clinical risks and support staff development, while ensuring compassionate, professional care and contributing to