Job summary
This is your chance to play a leading role in the life-changing mission of a unique organisation. At NHS Blood and Transplant we are dedicated to saving and improving lives. We look after blood donation services in England and transplant services across the UK. As a Deputy Chief Nurse in Blood Donation you are accountable for the direct delivery of donor care services. You will be clinical expert in all blood & component donation and donor care activity, you will be a trusted source of advice to staff across the directorate. Nurses will rely on your inspirational and professional leadership, as you champion the highest standards of both care and supervision. Youll create an environment in which excellent nursing practice, patient and donor safety can flourish - all underpinned by enhanced and sustained training and development. You will help us to foster a flexible, skilled and productive workforce with safety at its core. Whats more, youll enjoy scope to lead strategic clinical and operational change projects, enabling transformation of the future service. Quite simply, you will shape the future of excellent donor services and outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
As a Deputy Chief Nurse you will be accountable for direct delivery of the donor care services and act as the clinical expert in all donation and donor care related activity. Your responsibilities will include:- Supporting and deputising for the Chief Nurse as the directorate lead responsible for all clinical aspects of the donation service, and will be accountable for the development and implementation of care packages. Work in collaboration with the other Deputy Chief Nurse (there are 2 posts in total) ensuring the portfolio of work for the roles are delivered. Accountability for the provision of dynamic, inspirational and professional management and leadership and for ensuring statutory regulation and supervision for all nurses and staff groups to whom nursing care is delegated. Creating an environment in which excellent, enhanced and sustained nursing practice, training and development and patient and donor safety can flourish and the development and application of education policy to enable a flexible, skilled, productive and affordable workforce that meets the needs of the service. Ensuring positive service user experience by improving the quality of care by proactively promoting the CQC Essential Standards, alongside other relevant regulatory requirements and standards. Working collaboratively with other Heads of Function to provide assurance to the senior management team that robust systems of governance are in place
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
Date posted
29 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£70,417 to £81,138 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
003945
Job locations
England
England
United Kingdom
BS34 7QH
Nhs Blood & Transplant
Capitol Way
Dodworth
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
National Blood Service
New Street
Birmingham
B2 4DU
Nhs Blood & Transplant
Charcot Road
London
NW9 5BG
National Blood Service
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
Nhs B T
75 Cranmer Terrace
London
SW17 0RB
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England
England
United Kingdom
BS34 7QH
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