Job summary
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 the:
- Triage of potential deceased tissue donors, undertaking the clinical and practical assessment for suitability
- You will evaluate the information and where appropriate will speak with the family of the donor to ascertain consent and donor selection
- You will be responsible for advising referring professionals with regard to donor suitability of potential donors
- At all times acting as ambassador for Tissue donation building relationships to enhance partnership working in the wider NHS
- You will be responsible for taking consent and donor selection for deceased donors
The National Referral Centre is open from 08.00 to 20.00 seven days per week.
- You will be required to work shift patterns, weekends and bank holidays to cover these hours.
- There be occasional travel involved
You will have knowledge of the regulatory requirements within Tissue Donation and the Human Tissue Act (2004)
This role will be based at Liverpool Blood Centre, Speke. The normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week, working 4/5 days over 7 days on a shift rota. Exact days/hours to be discussed and agreed with successful candidate.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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 to 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
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
- Weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 25th August 2025. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 3rd September 2025 subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Dawn Evans, Deputy Lead Nurse, dawn.evans@nhsbt.nhs.uk Given the unique nature of this role, we strongly recommend an informal visit ahead of your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
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
- Weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 25th August 2025. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 3rd September 2025 subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Dawn Evans, Deputy Lead Nurse, dawn.evans@nhsbt.nhs.uk Given the unique nature of this role, we strongly recommend an informal visit ahead of your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Possess a valid driving licence and access to a car, allowing you to drive in the UK and use of own vehicle (or lease car if applicable)
Experience
Essential
- 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)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Possess a valid driving licence and access to a car, allowing you to drive in the UK and use of own vehicle (or lease car if applicable)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
