Lead Nurse - Clinical and Professional Development

• Provide national leadership for the design, development and quality assurance of clinical education across Blood Donation.

• Co-design and implement clinical education and workforce development strategy, ensuring programmes are effective, evidence based and continually improved.
• Provide specialist professional nursing leadership in areas including revalidation, practice development, competency assessment and professional investigations.
• Translate regulatory, professional and clinical requirements into safe, compliant and high-quality education and training.
• Monitor clinical and training data, KPIs, feedback, incidents and risks to identify improvements and provide assurance.
• Build effective partnerships with senior leaders, universities, regulators and other external organisations, representing clinical education at relevant forums.
• Lead or contribute to audit, research, evaluation and innovation to improve education and professional practice.
• Manage delegated budgets, contribute to cost improvement and support the development and procurement of digital learning solutions.
• Support delivery of the NHSBT Nursing Strategy across Blood Supply and lead key workforce initiatives including Our Voice and EDI action planning

What we offer

• 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.

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child) with current NMC registration.
• Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent senior experience.
• Teaching, education or practice development qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• The role also requires the ability to travel nationally and a willingness to maintain clinical competence for Blood Donation sessions.

Essential

• Significant senior nursing experience in complex clinical environments, with highly developed specialist clinical knowledge relevant to Blood Donation.
• Extensive experience of designing, delivering and evaluating clinical education, together with experience of leading teams across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership, performance management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate others.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills, including experience of interpreting complex clinical and workforce data and using insight to drive improvement.
• Excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills, with experience of working with senior leaders, multi-professional teams and external organisations and translating national policy into operational practice.