Specialist Nurse Tissue Donation

NHS Blood and Transplant; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization in Liverpool invites applications for a nursing position focusing on tissue donation. The role includes responsibilities such as triaging potential donors, assessing clinical suitability, and advising on donor relations. The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a degree or equivalent experience. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional growth within NHSBT, supported by comprehensive benefits and a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN1 or RNA) and post‑registration experience.
• Possess a degree or equivalent experience or qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and Revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Triage potential deceased tissue donors and assess clinical suitability.
• Evaluate donor information and liaise with families for consent.
• Advise on donor suitability and work to improve partnerships.

Skills

Clinical management

Coaching and mentoring

Clinical effectiveness

Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Degree or equivalent post-registration experience

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) provide vital services to the NHS, improving patient outcomes and saving lives. As a key member of the Nursing team within OTDT, you will play an essential role, working within the National referral centre team to facilitate tissue donation from donors across the UK.

The tissue donation programme is under growth so you will also have the opportunity to be involved in the development and implementation of strategies in conjunction with the NRC Matrons to expand the donation programme, training and clinical standards.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for triage of potential deceased tissue donors, undertaking the clinical and practical assessment for suitability.
• You will evaluate the information and, where appropriate, speak with the donor's family to ascertain consent and donor selection.
• You will advise referring professionals regarding donor suitability of potential donors.
• You will serve as an ambassador for tissue donation, building relationships to enhance partnership working across the NHS.
• You will take consent and donor selection for deceased donors, while adhering to the 08.00–20.00 shift coverage; this role requires working shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays, with occasional travel.
• You will possess knowledge of regulatory requirements within Tissue Donation and the Human Tissue Act (2004). The role is based at Liverpool Blood Centre, Speke and requires a normal working schedule of 37.5 hours per week over a 4/5 day rota.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting for the following 2 positions:

37.5 hours per week - Fixed term for 12 months

30 hours per week - Permanent

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
• We’ve 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. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN1 or RNA) with post‑registration experience
• Possess a degree or equivalent level of post‑registration experience / qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development / Revalidation

Experience

• Experience of clinical management and understanding the principles of clinical effectiveness and best practice including clinical audit and research.
• Experience of working to performance objectives and organisational targets.
• Experience of initiating and supporting the professional development of self and others including coaching and mentoring in a clinical environment.
• Experience of planning and delivery of training within a clinical environment.
• Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating changes in clinical practice.
• Understand the principles of clinical effectiveness and best practice.
• Knowledge of patient safety initiatives, strategies and risk management.
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel 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.