Decisions about donor files and the suitability of donated tissue are among the most important that are made here at NHS Blood & Transplant. Because those calls save lives. And sometimes there’s a ticking clock. Getting the decisions right takes a clinical expert with specialist knowledge, great empathy, and superb communication skills. That’s where you come in.
As our recognised expert for the clinical sign-off of live and deceased donor files, you’ll make vital decisions about the suitability of donated tissue. You’ll support two vital programmes here at NHSBT: Autologous and Allogenic Serum Eye Drops and Live Surgical Bone. Whether or not you authorise suitability, you’ll be helping to save the lives of patients and change the lives of their families.
You will be responsible and recognised as the clinical expert for the clinical sign off of live and deceased donor files. Your duties will include:-
- Clinically supporting the Autologous and Allogeneic serum eye drops programme.
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Clinically supporting the live surgical bone programme as required with regards to authorising files for clinical suitability.
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Responsibility for the timely and effective management of authorising deceased donor files which includes time restricted ocular files.
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Accountability for clinical decision making regarding the suitability of donated tissue for transplantation and research.
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You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
Experience and Knowledge
- Demonstrates experience of planning implementing and evaluating change.
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Demonstrates awareness of performance objectives and organisational targets.
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Demonstrates experience of clinical teaching.
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Demonstrates an understanding and evidence participation in principles of clinical audit, data collection and research.
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Demonstrates involvement in personal and professional development for self.
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Demonstrates an awareness of current issues in nursing.
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Experience in dealing with bereaved families.
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Experience in communicating with a wide range of senior professionals internal and external to the organisation.
Qualifications and Training
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Possesses NMC registration (Part1 or Part 12 of the register) as a registered nurse, with at least two years post registration experience.
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Educated to degree level or equivalent level of specialist knowledge gained through formal training and work experience in clinical research
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Possesses basic computer skills.
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Possesses a teaching/assessing qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
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Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll 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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Read about our application process
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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.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 12th July.
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday 23rd July at Liverpool Centre subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact
Name: Charlotte Walker
Job Title: Recruiter
Contact Details: [email protected]
