Job summary
The role of Head of Service Delivery, Organ Donation & Nursing is a diverse and multi-faceted post that requires a high level of attention to detail, experience, and expertise. The objectives of the role positively impact on all stages of the donation process and ultimately affect the number of lifesaving transplants.
You will act as an essential part of the management team, and as an individual autonomous practitioner leading and facilitating discrete pieces of work to support delivery of the donation service. Working closely with a wide mix of internal and external stakeholders and different departments within NHSBT, the role is integral to OTDTs change programme and as such is a satisfying and rewarding role.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be a key member of the Organ Donation Management Team and have overall accountability for leading discrete and specific business initiatives arising from the Organ Donation and Transplantation 2030: Meeting the Need Strategy and clinical, legislative, DH or policy initiatives which support and enable the safe and efficient delivery of the Organ Donation Service across the UK. Your responsibilities include:-
Interpretation and analysis of initiatives or policy/legislation changes to understand their impact on Organ Donation Services, making recommendations for endorsement by the Head of Operations and Assistant Director to take through to formal implementation of the service changes across the Organ Donation Service for the UK.
Operational Management for a range of national contracts and key performance management information as well as supporting communication and engagement both internally and across the NHS.
Management and performance of the Service Delivery Nurse Specialist, Business Support Assistant and other posts to support attainment of the strategic objectives
Providing highly specialised advice concerning the care and treatment of donors to Managers within the Clinical Service of Organ Donation and through acting as an advisory specialist expert to UK national project and other Advisory Groups
You will be required to participate in a 24 hour, 365 days per year on call rota and maintain clinical credibility
About us
At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult
- Relevant post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a health or related field OR job-related experience equivalent to post graduate degree level.
- Post graduate experience in the field of critical care.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
- Possession of a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
Experience
Essential
- High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the sphere of Organ Donation supporting & maintaining the processes which underpin it
- Ability to produce and interpret business and clinical initiatives, policy and legislation through to development of clear strategies leading to implementation and Organ Donation Service Development and Improvement
- Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management, conduct and absence issues.
- Experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives
- Experience of undertaking investigations to support clinical or other incidents/issues.
- Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation, nursing and the NHS.
- Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult
- Relevant post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a health or related field OR job-related experience equivalent to post graduate degree level.
- Post graduate experience in the field of critical care.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
- Possession of a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
Experience
Essential
- High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the sphere of Organ Donation supporting & maintaining the processes which underpin it
- Ability to produce and interpret business and clinical initiatives, policy and legislation through to development of clear strategies leading to implementation and Organ Donation Service Development and Improvement
- Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management, conduct and absence issues.
- Experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives
- Experience of undertaking investigations to support clinical or other incidents/issues.
- Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation, nursing and the NHS.
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
