Lead Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS)

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Lead Nurse for Therapeutic Apheresis Services in Middlesbrough. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in delivering life-saving treatments while ensuring high clinical standards. With comprehensive training provided, you will have the opportunity to mentor and develop staff in a supportive environment. The position involves overseeing patient care, managing a clinical team, and collaborating with various NHS Trusts. If you are passionate about leadership and making a difference in patient outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in clinical areas like Haematology or ICU.
• Experience in mentoring, teaching, and clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a clinical team for safe TAS provision.
• Oversee clinical care and maintain standards.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Clinical Teaching

Strategic Planning

Clinical Audit Knowledge

Education

Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration

Master’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Leadership/Management Training

Teaching/Assessment Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Lead Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS), Middlesbrough

Client: NHS Blood and Transplant

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 448c04a843cd

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you a registered nurse with relevant experience in an appropriate clinical area, such as Haematology, Neurology, Acute Medicine/Surgery, ICU/CCU or Haemodialysis/Apheresis?

Do you have experience of mentoring, teaching and clinical/ward management and are passionate about leadership?

If yes, then this could be the career for you!

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) provides vital services to the NHS, improving patient outcomes and saving lives. We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Therapeutic Apheresis Services team (TAS).

TAS provides lifesaving and life-enhancing treatments to adults and children across various clinical specialties using advanced technology.

Our TAS Units are based within NHS Trusts across England, including the Middlesbrough unit at The James Cook University Hospital, working alongside our Leeds team at St James’ Hospital.

As the Lead Nurse, you will manage and lead the clinical team within a designated area for safe TAS provision.

No prior knowledge of therapeutic apheresis is required as full training will be provided. Success in this role depends on excellent communication skills to develop relationships and integrate your team within a new structure.

Your unit will operate a routine Monday to Saturday service, with an on-call rota providing 24/7 emergency cover. You will be supported by a Medical Consultant, a Senior Management Team, and other units across England.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of nurses to save and improve lives. NHS Blood and Transplant offers a rewarding career, comprehensive training, and support for professional development.

Discover more about the vital work our nurses do here.

Main duties of the job

The Lead Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis Services is responsible for ensuring the delivery of TAS for NHS patients and supporting blood donation collections within a regional Donor Services framework. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and leading the team for safe and effective TAS provision.
• Overseeing clinical care and ensuring a safe environment for patients.
• Maintaining clinical standards and best practices within policy frameworks.
• Providing clinical expertise and advice.
• Communicating effectively with donors, including complex issues related to donor selection.

The service operates Monday to Friday with an on-call emergency rota, which may involve travel and irregular hours, including overnight stays with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical practice changes at a strategic level.
• Experience supporting professional development.
• Understanding of clinical effectiveness principles and service improvement.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and research principles.
• Experience delivering clinical teaching programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications and Training

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (RN1 Adult, RN8 Children’s, etc.).
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience at a senior nurse level.
• Leadership/management training or experience.
• Teaching/assessment qualifications (e.g., ENB, Mentorship, NVQ A1/A2).
• Recent post-registration learning and CPD evidence.