Donor Centre Leader — Clinical Lead

NHS Blood and Transplant; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking an Area Sister / Charge Nurse to lead donor-facing teams at the Oxford Donor Centre and surrounding areas. You will provide clinical leadership, ensure safe, high-quality donation experiences, and support staff through coaching and development.

You will oversee donor eligibility, adverse events management, and drive quality and compliance. You will work 75 hours per fortnight on 9.5-hour shifts, covering Monday to Sunday including weekends and bank holidays,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or Level 2).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continued learning applied in practice.
• Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework, including Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Valid driving licence permitting travel within the UK.
• Willingness to travel across an agreed geographical area and work irregular hours, including occasional overnight stays when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor-facing teams to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experience that puts donors and patients at the centre of everything you do.
• Use your clinical expertise to guide donor assessment, eligibility decisions and the management of adverse events, helping to ensure donor and product safety.
• Support and develop colleagues through coaching, mentoring, feedback and training, helping them learn, grow and succeed in their roles.
• Drive quality and regulatory compliance by promoting best practice, identifying improvements and supporting change across donor sessions.
• Analyse performance information, respond to emerging issues and take action to help teams achieve operational and quality objectives.
• Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, creating a positive culture that reflects NHSBT values of caring, expertise and quality.
• Build strong relationships with donors, colleagues and stakeholders, communicating clearly and confidently in a range of situations.
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit and innovation activities that help shape and strengthen future practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

People management

Communication

Change management

Risk assessment

Patient safety

Education

NMC registration

BSQR experience

GMP experience

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking an Area Sister / Charge Nurse to lead donor-facing teams at the Oxford Donor Centre and surrounding areas. You will provide clinical leadership, ensure safe, high-quality donation experiences, and support staff through coaching and development.

You will oversee donor eligibility, adverse events management, and drive quality and compliance. You will work 75 hours per fortnight on 9.5-hour shifts, covering Monday to Sunday including weekends and bank holidays,