Nurse Team Leader – Plasma

Nurse Team Leader – Plasma

 Job reference: 004329

Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 per annum

Location: Reading DC

Contract Type: Fixed term

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Contract Duration: 12 months

 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:

·       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.

 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.

 About You

Experience and Knowledge

·       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.

 Qualifications and Training

·       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.

 Please view the 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.

 About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re 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.

 It’s 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.

 This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 7 July 2024.

 Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 17 July 2024 – subject to confirmation.

 For informal enquiries please contact – Christina Leaver, Operational Support Specialist - Plasma for Medicines, [email protected]