Senior Donor Centre Nurse & Clinical Leader

NHS Blood and Transplant; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Inclusive pension scheme

Supportive learning culture

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities, ensuring a safe, high-quality donation experience across shifts. You will drive compliance, mentor staff, and monitor donor safety within a patient-centered care environment.

You will promote continuous improvement, support change initiatives, and contribute to audit and governance processes while maintaining compassionate, professional standards of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Adult/General).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
• Experience of managing clinical environments within BSQR and GMP regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to ensure safe, effective donation experiences.
• Provide visible clinical leadership and support teams to meet operational and quality objectives.
• Act as expert in donor eligibility, donor care and adverse donation events.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

NMC registration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree/registered nurse

Tools

BSQR knowledge

GMP knowledge

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities, ensuring a safe, high-quality donation experience across shifts. You will drive compliance, mentor staff, and monitor donor safety within a patient-centered care environment.

You will promote continuous improvement, support change initiatives, and contribute to audit and governance processes while maintaining compassionate, professional standards of care.