Blood Donation Lead - Senior Nurse | Flexible Hours

NHS Blood and Transplant; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a dedicated team leader to oversee and manage the collection of blood and blood products. This role involves leading and motivating a team to maintain high standards of care, ensuring donor safety, and managing operational responsibilities effectively. The successful applicant will be a Registered Nurse, ideally with experience in change management and a commitment to continuous improvement. The role includes flexible working hours, with no Bank Holidays required, and offers a range of benefits including annual leave and NHS pension.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning and professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and management in a clinical environment.
• Ability to recognize and implement improvements and manage change.
• Experience with performance objectives and organizational targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Healthcare Assistants and Donor Care Supervisors.
• Ensure safe collection of blood products.
• Promote continuous improvement and staff development.

Skills

Leadership in a clinical environment

Change management

Monitoring clinical care standards

Communication using Microsoft Office and iOS

Initiating professional development

Awareness of patient safety initiatives

Education

Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration

Full and valid UK driving licence

Evidence of continuous professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office

iOS

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a dedicated team leader to oversee and manage the collection of blood and blood products. This role involves leading and motivating a team to maintain high standards of care, ensuring donor safety, and managing operational responsibilities effectively. The successful applicant will be a Registered Nurse, ideally with experience in change management and a commitment to continuous improvement. The role includes flexible working hours, with no Bank Holidays required, and offers a range of benefits including annual leave and NHS pension.