Lead Nurse – Paediatric and Neonatal Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation

NHS Blood and Transplant; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity to lead in paediatric and neonatal organ donation and transplantation with NHS Blood and Transplant. This role emphasizes leading strategies, clinical excellence, and developing best practices while fostering professional growth. Ideal candidates will have postgraduate nursing qualifications and a commitment to advancing organ donation efforts.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Nursing registration (e.g., critical care or paediatric nursing) with NMC.
• Teaching qualification or relevant experience.
• Degree or equivalent in an allied health field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to specialist nurses across the UK.
• Develop and execute a national paediatric and neonatal organ donation strategy.
• Lead research initiatives to improve donation rates.

Skills

Commitment to organ donation and transplantation

Understanding of issues affecting paediatric and neonatal donation

Experience implementing change

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Postgraduate Nursing registration

Teaching qualification or relevant experience

Degree or equivalent in an allied health field

Job description

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Lead Nurse – Paediatric and Neonatal Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, England, GB

Client: NHS Blood and Transplant

Location: England, GB, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8dc7ccd4cfa1

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

This is a new role critical to our success in saving and improving lives. It offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the paediatric and neonatal organ donation and transplantation strategy. You will network with internal and external stakeholders to develop best practices in this evolving field, making a significant impact and potentially becoming a world-renowned leader. The organisation supports your professional development through access to training and growth opportunities.

Main duties of the job

As a senior nurse and autonomous practitioner, you will be the lead for Paediatric and Neonatal Organ Donation and Transplantation in the UK, ensuring clinical excellence. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice to specialist nurses across the UK, serving as a credible role model
• Collaborating with the National Clinical Lead and stakeholders to implement standards, systems, and guidance for quality care
• Developing and executing a national paediatric and neonatal organ donation strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Leading research initiatives to improve donation and transplantation rates from paediatric and neonatal populations

You will participate in an on-call service to facilitate organ donation, accountable to the Organ Donation Team Manager. Travel and irregular hours, including overnight stays, will be required with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Commitment to organ donation and transplantation
• Understanding of issues affecting paediatric and neonatal donation
• Awareness of current NHS nursing developments in this area
• Experience implementing change within teams or organisations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications and Training

• Postgraduate Nursing registration (e.g., critical care or paediatric nursing) with NMC, maintained actively
• Teaching qualification or relevant experience
• Degree or equivalent in an allied health field
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Valid UK driving licence