NHS
Nurse Team Leader
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Job Description
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- Leading day-to-day management of our plasma collection team to safely deliver sufficient supply to meet programme needs.
- Ensuring that the plasma product safely meets the requirements of Manufacturing Practice.
- Providing expertise on donor eligibility and clinical decisions to ensure the safety of our donors.
- Managing, investigating and escalating any risks, or adverse/safety incidents to ensure prevention and to identify areas of improvement.
- Being a role model to drive change and improve services and safety through inspirational leadership and performance management.
- Coaching and mentoring your colleagues in new procedures to ensure your team excels in its service delivery.
- Demonstrating our values and behaviours to create a culture of inclusivity, listening and respect.
- Deputising for the Plasma Operation Manager and support neighbouring teams.
- Delivering an excellent donation experience to ensure exceptional donor care, satisfaction and retention.
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (Part 1 Adult/General, level 1 or 2) (which must be maintained).
- Evidence of commitment to continued learning and application in practice including demonstrated commitment to own Continuous Professional Development.
- Experience of successful implementation of change with a key focus of managing and motivating people
- Experience of mentorship, coaching and presentation of educational materials.
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of patient safety initiatives and strategies and risk management.
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (Part 1 Adult/General, level 1 or 2) (which must be maintained).
- Evidence of commitment to continued learning and application in practice including demonstrated commitment to own Continuous Professional Development.
- Experience of successful implementation of change with a key focus of managing and motivating people
- Experience of mentorship, coaching and presentation of educational materials.
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of patient safety initiatives and strategies and risk management.
Job summary
Working at NHSBT removes the pressures and constraints nurses face every day in the wider NHS. It really is a great place to work!
Our donors are very special people, and it is your job to make sure they feel safe, special and well cared for, creating an experience that they will want to return to time and time again. As an autonomous practitioner, with valuable leadership experience and clinical knowledge, performing this essential role in the collection of plasma will directly contribute to the saving and improving of patients lives.
You will lead the day-to-day management and performance of a team of Healthcare Assistants at our Plasma Donor Centres, building the team skills and capabilities, and supporting them in doing life-saving work.
We provide an extensive induction and training programme during which time you will work in a supernumerary capacity until your training is complete. You will be allocated a mentor and will be supported throughout your training, which we expect to take around 6 weeks.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will inspire your team through positive leadership to provide exceptional and safe care for our donors and donated plasma.
You will be a mentor to your team to provide support and leadership to further their development and performance. You will take ownership for the operational success of your team to ensure we deliver a first-class donor experience.
Your responsibilities will include:-
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
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
006522
Job locations
NHSBT - Reading Donor Centre
Reading
United Kingdom
RG1 3ES
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
You may on occasions be asked to support other bases, with prior notice. You will also be required to participate in a shift working rota which may include evening, weekend, or public holiday working to cover a 7 day rota. Roster will be provided at least 4 weeks in advance.
What we offer:
Weekend working enhancements, this includes bank holidays.
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 3rdJune Interviews are anticipated to be held on 18th June subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Madonna Rato, Plasma Operations Manager, madonna.rato@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Job responsibilities
You may on occasions be asked to support other bases, with prior notice. You will also be required to participate in a shift working rota which may include evening, weekend, or public holiday working to cover a 7 day rota. Roster will be provided at least 4 weeks in advance.
What we offer:
Weekend working enhancements, this includes bank holidays.
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 3rdJune Interviews are anticipated to be held on 18th June subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Madonna Rato, Plasma Operations Manager, madonna.rato@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
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 - Reading Donor Centre
Reading
United Kingdom
RG1 3ES
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Reading Donor Centre
Reading
United Kingdom
RG1 3ES
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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