Lead Nurse Professional Development

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role within the Professional Development and Education Team of a leading healthcare organization. This position focuses on enhancing the skills of Organ and Tissue Donation Team Specialist Nurses through effective training strategies and project management. You will collaborate closely with operational teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery, supporting the development of a safe and competent workforce. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and MSc level qualification.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge in organ donation and teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement training strategies for Organ and Tissue Donation Team Specialist Nurses.
• Lead projects improving clinical and corporate services.
• Engage in research and evaluation in donation and transplantation.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Training and Development

Change Management

Budget Management

Clinical Practice Evaluation

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

MSc in Health Care or Education

Teaching Qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job summary

This role is essential to the success of the Professional Development and Education Team within the Nursing Directorate, responsible for the training and development within the Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (OTDT) directorate. Workstream leadership, managing change, influencing and motivating the team are key attributes to the success of this role. Effective diary management and prioritisation of competing demands are essential elements to the success of this leadership role. There will be the requirement to align with operational teams and focus on key performance metrics. The role involves project management, service development, strategy writing, objective setting and education evaluation and continuous improvement.

The post holder will be expected to be accessible to the professional development team working collaboratively with operational teams with an ability to undertake necessary conversations to improve and manage performance. Maintaining and promoting good working relationships and stakeholder engagement is essential to achieving OTDT goals and objectives.

An awareness of budget management, constraints and spending controls, the post holder will be engaged with recruitment and development of team members, utilising coaching, debriefing and feedback skills.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Senior Nursing Team, the post holder will:

• Collaborate with the Head of Education and Professional Development to implement a training strategy for Organ and Tissue Donation Team Specialist Nurses (SNs) that enhances potential and supports a safe workforce.
• Develop and deliver education and professional programs for SNs and support staff aligned with NHSBT, OTDT Corporate Strategy, and nursing initiatives.
• Ensure SN education adapts to service changes with cost-effective systems that align with organizational goals.
• Lead projects with the Head of Education to improve clinical and corporate services. Establish revised policies and standards to enhance evidence-based practices.
• Network externally to identify best practices and training aligned with the directorate's strategy.
• Engage in research and evaluation in donation and transplantation, including audits.
• Facilitate change management with Regional Heads of Nursing and Lead Nurses.
• Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 12) for coaching, mentoring, and supervision of SNs, ensuring attention to all Organ Donation priorities.

Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.

Details Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

006458

Job locations

England

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

NHSBT

Bristol Filton Blood Centre, 500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton,

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH

NHSBT

Tooting Blood Centre, 75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting

London

SW17 0RB

NHSBT

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG

NHSBT

Birmingham Blood Centre, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2SG

NHSBT

Manchester Blood Centre, Plymouth Grove,

Manchester

M13 9LL

NHSBT Colindale Blood Centre

Charcot Road, Colindale

London

NW9 5BG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days 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 and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
• Weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days 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 and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
• Weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult or Paediatric Nurse
• MSc level qualification in a relevant health care or education field or equivalent work based knowledge and experience along with commitment to study to MSc level.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge in organ donation
• Teaching knowledge / qualification to ENB 998 level or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driving licence allowing the holder to drive in the UK.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience Essential

• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation, nursing and the NHS.
• Expert in Approaching families for Consent / Authorisation
• Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own and others clinical practice.
• Expert in the facilitation of the donation process.
• Experience of working within the organ donation services as a specialist within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrable post registration experience within a senior nursing role.
• Significant leadership and management experience
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult or Paediatric Nurse
• MSc level qualification in a relevant health care or education field or equivalent work based knowledge and experience along with commitment to study to MSc level.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge in organ donation
• Teaching knowledge / qualification to ENB 998 level or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driving licence allowing the holder to drive in the UK.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience Essential

• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation, nursing and the NHS.
• Expert in Approaching families for Consent / Authorisation
• Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own and others clinical practice.
• Expert in the facilitation of the donation process.
• Experience of working within the organ donation services as a specialist within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrable post registration experience within a senior nursing role.
• Significant leadership and management experience
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)