NIBTS Collection Teams Education and Training Manager

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Belfast is seeking an Education and Training Manager to oversee training for blood collection staff. This role requires a Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience and a commitment to continuous learning. The manager will ensure all training complies with organizational standards and promote excellent donor care. The position offers a competitive salary and is a permanent role with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Committed to ongoing continuous learning and application in practice.
• Experience in performance management.
• Experience as a change agent in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate training for blood collection staff.
• Act as a clinical expert for education and donor care.
• Ensure compliance to organizational standards through audits.

Skills

Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Adult) of the live NMC register

5 years post-registration experience

Experience in leading/managing a team

Knowledge of GMP and MHRA licensing requirements

Teaching and assessing qualification

Current full driving license valid in the UK

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Education and Training

Job description

NIBTS Collection Teams Education and Training Manager

The Collection Team Education and Training Manager will be required to design, plan, coordinate and deliver all aspects of training and development to blood collection staff through the provision of advice, leadership and support including where appropriate the mentorship of clinical staff. They will be responsible for the training of clinical procedures for blood and component donation in collaboration with the wider clinical services teams and will be the training expert in all aspects of clinical processes within Collection Teams.The post holder will be responsible for assisting and supporting all members of the Collection Team in addressing their requirements with regards clinical skills training, continuing professional development, individual learning and educational needs through provision of robust and effective education and training opportunities ensuring compliance to organisational evidence-based care standards through facilitation of clinical audits. They will work in collaboration with Head of Blood and Component Supply Chain Services and Head of Nursing to ensure consistent and robust evidence based educational programmes are delivered in line with collection team service requirements and to embed a learning and development culture across the collection services.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert for education, training and care aspects of donor care, ensuring that nursing practice standards meet appropriate regulatory standards and necessary professional standards as described within the NMC Code,...
• ...demonstrating high professional standards at all times.
• Provide leadership to registered and non-registered collection staff, ensuring excellent standards of clinical practice and operational performance with a strong focus upon continuous service improvement.
• Promote, develop and demonstrate good working relationships and compassionate leadership with all levels of staff, supporting high performance and standards of donor care and donor/ recipient safety through cohesive and effective team working.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Adult) of the live NMC register.
• Have 5 year’s post-registration experience which must include a minimum of 2 years at Band 6.
• Previous experience working in a blood establishment and associated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and MHRA licencing requirements.
• Hold a teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake Level 3 Diploma in Education and Training, within 4-6 months of appointment.
• Evidence of post registration education with a commitment to ongoing continuous learning and application in practice.
• Post registration experience of leading/managing a team.
• Experience in performance management and committed to meeting operational and clinical objectives.
• Experience of working as a change agent or instrumental in implementing changes to development and training programmes.
• A current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved.
• Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Further Information

Location: NIBTS HQ, Belfast City Hospital Complex, Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 7TS.For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Vacancy ID 1731632 Job ref. 55157703 Job Sector Medical and Healthcare,Education and Training Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 46,148 - 52,809 No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 27/08/2025 Closing date 09/09/2025 Worktime To be confirmed

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 04 Sep 2025