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Sister/ Charge Nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation exper...
10 day(s) ago
Sister/ Charge Nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation exper...
10 day(s) ago
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary 12 months fixed term Job Summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a...
27 day(s) ago
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary 12 months fixed term Job Summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a...
27 day(s) ago
Plasma Healthcare Assistant
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary As a Plasma Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in saving and improving lives by supporting the collection of plasma and other blood pr...
29 day(s) ago
Plasma Healthcare Assistant
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary As a Plasma Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in saving and improving lives by supporting the collection of plasma and other blood pr...
29 day(s) ago
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354231
Job summary
As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experience. You will play a vital role in ensuring donor and patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and achieving operational targets while promoting excellent standards of care. As a visible clinical leader, you will support, motivate and develop colleagues, oversee donor eligibility and care, manage clinical risks, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will champion NHS Blood and Transplants values, ensuring every donor receives a compassionate, professional and positive experience while helping to save and improve lives through the collection of safe blood products.
Main duties of the job
- Lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to ensure a safe, effective and positive donation experience.
- Provide visible clinical leadership, setting clear expectations and supporting teams to achieve operational and quality objectives.
- Act as the expert in donor eligibility, donor care and the management of adverse donation events.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, standard operating procedures and clinical governance processes.
- Monitor performance, analyse clinical data, identify areas for improvement and support delivery of key performance indicators.
- Investigate incidents, complaints and quality concerns, implementing corrective actions and sharing learning with colleagues.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff, delivering training and supporting ongoing competency assessments and professional development.
- Promote service improvements, support change initiatives and contribute to audit, research and innovation activities.
- Manage session resources, stock, equipment and workforce deployment to maximise productivity and donor safety.
- Deputise for the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse/Donor Centre Manager when required.
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.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009391
Job locations
Ashford Team Base
Ashford
United Kingdom
TN24 0GN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 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.
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - 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.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 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.
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - 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.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Ashford Team Base
Ashford
United Kingdom
TN24 0GN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Ashford Team Base
Ashford
United Kingdom
TN24 0GN
United Kingdom
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Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2321694
Job summary
12 months fixed term Job Summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experience. You will play a vital role in ensuring donor and patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and achieving operational targets while promoting excellent standards of care. As a visible clinical leader, you will support, motivate and develop colleagues, oversee donor eligibility and care, manage clinical risks, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will champion NHS Blood and Transplants values, ensuring every donor receives a compassionate, professional and positive experience while helping to save and improve lives through the collection of safe blood products.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job Lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to ensure a safe, effective and positive donation experience. Provide visible clinical leadership, setting clear expectations and supporting teams to achieve operational and quality objectives. Act as the expert in donor eligibility, donor care and the management of adverse donation events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, standard operating procedures and clinical governance processes. Monitor performance, analyse clinical data, identify areas for improvement and support delivery of key performance indicators. Investigate incidents, complaints and quality concerns, implementing corrective actions and sharing learning with colleagues. Coach, mentor and develop staff, delivering training and supporting ongoing competency assessments and professional development. Promote service improvements, support change initiatives and contribute to audit, research and innovation activities. Manage session resources, stock, equipment and workforce deployment to maximise productivity and donor safety. Deputise for the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse/Donor Centre Manager when required. Your working hours will be: On a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 8 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 08:00am and finish 16:50pm. Late shifts start at 10:40am and finish 19:30pm, this will be roughly 8 hour days.
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.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009327
Job locations
Thetford Team Base
Thetford
United Kingdom
IP24 1HA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you won’t be working more than five days a week.
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you won’t be working more than five days a week.
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Thetford Team Base
Thetford
United Kingdom
IP24 1HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Thetford Team Base
Thetford
United Kingdom
IP24 1HA
United Kingdom
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Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 2315964
Job summary
As a Plasma Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in saving and improving lives by supporting the collection of plasma and other blood products used to help patients across the UK.
Youll guide donors through every stage of their donation journey, from welcoming them and carrying out pre-donation checks to monitoring their wellbeing and ensuring a positive experience.
Youll receive training to develop specialist healthcare skills, including venepuncture, while working as part of a supportive team focused on donor safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Every donation you help collect contributes to the supply of life-saving medicines, giving your work real purpose and impact.
Main duties of the job
Make a meaningful contribution to patient care by supporting the safe collection of plasma and other blood products that help save and improve lives.
Deliver a caring and professional donor experience, building positive relationships and supporting donors throughout their donation journey.
Learn and develop specialist healthcare skills, including venepuncture, while following clinical, regulatory and quality standards.
Monitor donor wellbeing, respond appropriately to concerns and escalate issues to help maintain a safe donation environment.
Ensure equipment, records and collected products meet required quality and safety standards for onward processing and distribution.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote safe working practices, share knowledge and support the development of team members.
Help improve donor retention by encouraging future appointments and delivering an experience that donors want to return to.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and excellence by sharing feedback and supporting positive change.
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.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year + HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009364
Job locations
NHSBT
Twickenham DC
Twickenham
United Kingdom
TW1 3QS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Extensive Induction and Training Programme
- Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
- No night shifts.
- Payments for unsociable hours, overtime and meal allowances where applicable.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time).
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - 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.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 9th September 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.
If you are shortlisted for this role, you will need to attend in person for a collection session tour so we can provide you with more in-depth understanding of this role. This will be followed by a face-to-face interview. We are unable to arrange virtual interviews or tours. Please also note that our travel policy does not allow for the payment of travel expenses.
The assessment process for this role will include: a session visit and an interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 24th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Extensive Induction and Training Programme
- Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
- No night shifts.
- Payments for unsociable hours, overtime and meal allowances where applicable.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time).
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - 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.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 9th September 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.
If you are shortlisted for this role, you will need to attend in person for a collection session tour so we can provide you with more in-depth understanding of this role. This will be followed by a face-to-face interview. We are unable to arrange virtual interviews or tours. Please also note that our travel policy does not allow for the payment of travel expenses.
The assessment process for this role will include: a session visit and an interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 24th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to follow written instructions, to develop a good underpinning knowledge relating to practical skills, for which you will receive training and ongoing assessment
- Willing to undertake further skill development for self and for supporting the training and induction of new team members, where required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public and putting the customer first
- Experience of dealing with sensitive or confidential matters and an understanding of how this applies to the role
- Experience of delivering a quality customer service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to follow written instructions, to develop a good underpinning knowledge relating to practical skills, for which you will receive training and ongoing assessment
- Willing to undertake further skill development for self and for supporting the training and induction of new team members, where required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public and putting the customer first
- Experience of dealing with sensitive or confidential matters and an understanding of how this applies to the role
- Experience of delivering a quality customer service
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Twickenham DC
Twickenham
United Kingdom
TW1 3QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Twickenham DC
Twickenham
United Kingdom
TW1 3QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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