Job summary

Cell and Molecular Therapy Scientist (band 5) is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point at the top of Band 5.

Cell and Molecular Therapy Specialist (band 6) is eligible for sponsorship.

As a Cell and Molecular Therapy Scientist/Specialist with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you'll play a vital role in delivering innovative cell and molecular therapies that help save and improve lives. Working within a specialist GMP-regulated laboratory, you'll support the production, testing and release of advanced therapy products used in clinical trials and patient treatments. Depending on your experience, you may join at Band 5 and develop your expertise through structured learning and hands-on experience, or at Band 6 where you'll take on greater responsibility for complex investigations, mentoring colleagues and supporting service improvement. Whatever your level, you'll contribute to high-quality scientific services, work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with experts across the organisation while building a rewarding career in a field that continues to transform healthcare.

Main duties of the job

Produce and support the manufacture of cell and molecular therapy products that contribute directly to patient care and clinical innovation.

Perform a range of laboratory investigations and scientific procedures using molecular, cell culture and other specialist techniques.

Analyse and interpret laboratory results, ensuring products and data meet agreed quality and safety standards before release.

Maintain accurate records, documentation and audit trails in line with GMP, GLP and regulatory requirements.

Monitor equipment, workflows and processes, identifying issues and helping to maintain an efficient and reliable service.

Contribute to service development, quality improvements and the introduction of new technologies, products and processes.

Validate equipment, materials, reagents and software to support safe and effective laboratory operations.

Collaborate with colleagues across NHSBT to resolve scientific and operational challenges and deliver the best outcomes for patients.

Develop your expertise through continuing professional development, specialist training and participation in improvement initiatives.

Supervise the work and conduct of trainees and laboratory support staff, with Band 6 appointees taking a more active role in supervision, training and coordination of work activities.

About us

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.

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) plays a unique role in saving and improving lives across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Strategic Supplier Manager to lead the management of key technology supplier relationships, ensuring that contracts deliver excellent service, value for money and support our strategic objectives.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex and evolving technology environment, influencing commercial decisions, driving supplier performance and supporting the delivery of critical digital services. You will work closely with technical teams, senior stakeholders and external suppliers, helping to shape commercial strategies and ensure NHSBT continues to receive high-quality, cost-effective ICT services.

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

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

009363

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

NHSBT - Birmingham

Vincent Drive

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2SG

United Kingdom

NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

Tooting

London

SW17 0RB

United Kingdom

NHSBT - Barnsley

Capitol Way

Dodworth

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

NHSBT - Liverpool

14 Estuary Banks

The Estuary Commerce Park

Speke

Liverpool

L24 8RB

United Kingdom

NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL

United Kingdom

NHSBT - Newcastle

Holland Drive off Barrack Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

Colindale

London

NW9 5BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Strategic Supplier Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring contracts support NHSBT's operational and strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations, service levels and value-for-money requirements are achieved.
• Developing effective relationships with suppliers and ensuring alignment with NHSBT's strategic direction.
• Supporting procurement, tendering and contract renewal activities to ensure new services are fit for purpose and transition successfully into operational use.
• Analysing complex commercial, contractual and performance data to support informed decision-making and service improvement.
• Undertaking benchmarking and market analysis activities to identify opportunities and maximise value for money.
• Providing expert commercial advice, guidance and training to managers involved in the procurement and management of ICT products and services.
• Producing reports, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders, including Senior Management Teams and Board-level audiences.
• Acting as a key link between suppliers, service managers and service users to support effective supplier governance and continuous improvement.

You may be required to travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the role, with appropriate prior notice.

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.

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.

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Monday 5th October 2026 however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 19th October 2026– subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact –

Name: John Lambert

Job Title:Senior Strategic Supplier Manager

Contact Details: Email – [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities As Strategic Supplier Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring contracts support NHSBT's operational and strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will include: Managing supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations, service levels and value-for-money requirements are achieved. Developing effective relationships with suppliers and ensuring alignment with NHSBT's strategic direction. Supporting procurement, tendering and contract renewal activities to ensure new services are fit for purpose and transition successfully into operational use. Analysing complex commercial, contractual and performance data to support informed decision-making and service improvement. Undertaking benchmarking and market analysis activities to identify opportunities and maximise value for money. Providing expert commercial advice, guidance and training to managers involved in the procurement and management of ICT products and services. Producing reports, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders, including Senior Management Teams and Board-level audiences. Acting as a key link between suppliers, service managers and service users to support effective supplier governance and continuous improvement. You may be required to travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the role, with appropriate prior notice. 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. 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. Next steps This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Monday 5th October 2026 however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 19th October 2026– subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact – Name: John Lambert Job Title:Senior Strategic Supplier Manager Contact Details: Email – [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Specialist knowledge, expertise or qualifications at postgraduate diploma level, or equivalent experience, in commercial management, purchasing, accounting, business management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of commercial management disciplines including contract negotiation, contract review, pricing models and supplier management.
• Significant experience of working alongside highly technical teams and translating technical requirements into effective commercial solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of benchmarking activities to demonstrate value for money.
• Experience of reporting to Senior Management Teams.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and build confidence across a range of audiences.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations, interpret data and make sound judgements.
• Ability to think strategically, challenge existing practices and contribute to long-term organisational objectives.
• Proven track record of improving supplier performance to deliver business benefits.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Specialist knowledge, expertise or qualifications at postgraduate diploma level, or equivalent experience, in commercial management, purchasing, accounting, business management or a related discipline. Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Experience Essential Significant experience of commercial management disciplines including contract negotiation, contract review, pricing models and supplier management. Significant experience of working alongside highly technical teams and translating technical requirements into effective commercial solutions. Knowledge and experience of benchmarking activities to demonstrate value for money. Experience of reporting to Senior Management Teams. Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and build confidence across a range of audiences. Proven analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations, interpret data and make sound judgements. Ability to think strategically, challenge existing practices and contribute to long-term organisational objectives. Proven track record of improving supplier performance to deliver business benefits.

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 - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you passionate about shaping organisations where people can thrive and perform at their best? Come and lead the teams shaping leadership, culture, employee experience and organisational effectiveness across NHS Blood and Transplant. NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Organisational Development to lead our Organisation Development, Leadership & Management Development, Employee Experience & Engagement, and Inclusive Culture teams. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for driving organisational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capability, enhancing colleague experience, and embedding an inclusive, high-performing culture across NHSBT. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Organisational Design & Development, you will work closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders and teams across the organisation to design and deliver people-centred solutions that support NHSBT's strategic priorities. You will provide expert leadership on organisational development, culture change, leadership development, engagement and inclusion, helping NHSBT respond to current challenges while building capability for the future. Leading a multidisciplinary team of specialists, you will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, ensuring high-quality interventions that improve organisational performance, strengthen leadership, and create a positive and inclusive experience for colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams across Organisation Development, Leadership & Management Development, Employee Experience & Engagement, and Inclusive Culture, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful services across NHSBT.
• Acting as the organisational lead for strategic organisation development, supporting the delivery of NHSBT's strategic objectives through evidence-based interventions and whole-system thinking.
• Partnering with Executive Team members and senior leaders to shape organisational strategy, improve organisational effectiveness and drive sustainable cultural change.
• Designing and implementing organisation-wide strategies and programmes that build leadership capability, enhance employee experience, strengthen engagement and create an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Using workforce, culture and organisational insight to inform strategic decision making, evaluate impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leading the development, governance and evaluation of ODD, leadership development, engagement and inclusion plans, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities and objectives.
• Managing significant budgets, resources and external partnerships, ensuring value for money and high-quality outcomes.
• Representing NHSBT internally and externally, building partnerships across the NHS and wider public sector to share learning, influence practice and promote innovation.

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.

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

As a Commercial Manager with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you'll help ensure we make the best use of public money to support services that save and improve lives. Working across a diverse portfolio of contracts, you'll partner with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk and support high-quality procurement decisions. You'll lead commercial activity throughout the contract lifecycle, from sourcing and tendering through to supplier management and performance review. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, influence strategic decisions and build trusted relationships across NHSBT. In return, you'll continue to develop your expertise in a collaborative environment where your knowledge, ideas and commitment to continuous improvement will help shape better outcomes for patients, donors and the wider public.

This is a national role with the opportunity to work for a national organisation and be based at one of the following locations: Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton, or Oxford. Your base location will be mutually agreed with the hiring manager following the final interview outcome, and we will aim to appoint you to the nearest available base where possible.

Main duties of the job

• You will work with the Senior Commercial Lead and Senior Commercial Manager to source, procure, negotiate and manage a range of business-critical commercial contracts and framework agreements for the provision of goods and services across NHSBT.
• Manage commercial projects that deliver value for money and support services that make a difference to patients and the public.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
• Develop sourcing and procurement strategies that balance quality, compliance, risk and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements that protect NHSBTs interests and create long-term value.
• Guide customers through procurement processes, providing clear and practical commercial advice.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract delivery to support continuous improvement and reliable service provision.
• Analyse commercial data and market information to support informed decision-making and future planning.
• Promote best practice by ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations, policies and governance requirements.
• Support learning and capability across NHSBT by delivering training, sharing expertise and encouraging effective commercial practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies and deliver measurable savings across procurement activities.

About us

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.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Job Summary

It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Donor Carer with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll play a vital role in supporting blood donors throughout their donation journey. Working as part of a skilled and supportive mobile team, youll help create a safe, positive and caring experience for donors while contributing to the collection of lifesaving blood products. Youll receive comprehensive training to develop practical healthcare skills, including donor screening, venepuncture and donor care. Every day is different as you travel to donor sessions, work alongside healthcare professionals and help ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and donor experience. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, learn valuable clinical skills and build a rewarding career in a unique NHS organisation

The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts!

You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 6 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 07:45 and finish 17:30. Late shifts start at 10:00 and finish 21:00, this will be 9.375 hour days. As the service predominantly operates on late shifts, the successful candidate will be expected to work these shifts on a regular basis.

Main duties of the job

Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment to setup and prepare our blood donation session.

Driving a 7.5 tonne van and 15-seater minibus as and when required (training and assessment will be provided).

Learn and develop practical healthcare skills, including donor health screening, venepuncture and post-donation care.

Work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality donor care and service excellence.

Maintain accurate donor records and support the safe handling, reconciliation and transportation of blood products and samples.

Encourage donors to return and continue making a lifesaving difference through regular donation appointments.

Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, infection prevention and regulatory compliance.

Support continuous improvement by contributing ideas, embracing new ways of working and participating in training and development opportunities.

Travel to different donation venues and help set up, operate and pack down equipment to ensure sessions run smoothly and efficiently.

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.

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.

Job summary

As Senior Healthcare Technical Officer you will act as the first point of contact for hospitals requesting emergency deliveries, ensuring that their orders are entered and issued with the utmost efficiency. As well as performing a number of technical and scientific tasks - such as monitoring the temperature of storage units and undertaking maintenance duties, well rely on you to assist in the training and development of other support staff.

We're looking for a level 4 qualification e.g. BTEC or HNC in a relevant science subject, NHSBT Foundation Degree OR equivalent knowledge and experience of working in a manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment requiring intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training.

You'll also, ideally, have a working knowledge of basic IT packages and some experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory environment. A good team player, youll be capable of motivating both yourself and others as you tackle a wide variety of tasks.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offers a dynamic and friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued. Personal development is also considered a priority and is supported through extensive training, and development opportunities open to all employees.

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to perform a range of scientific and technical activities related to the blood (and where appropriate tissue) donations from our donors, with the support of the team.
• You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff.
• You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples/donations and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis.
• You will be required to handle blood bags and a range of equipment.
• You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training.

Post 1 22.5 hours per week Week 1: Monday 09:00-17:30 Tuesday 09:00-17:30 Wednesday 09:00-17:30 Week 2: Sunday 08:00-16:00 Monday 09:00-17:30 Tuesday 09:00-17:30

Post 2 - 22.5 hours per week Week 1: Thursday 09:00-17:30 Friday 09:00-17:30 Sunday 08:00-16:00 Week 2: Wednesday 09:00-17:30 Thursday 09:00-17:30 Friday 09:00-17:30

About us

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.

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.

Job summary

As a Project and Operational Support Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact projects and service improvements across the Plasma supply chain, helping ensure life-saving products reach patients safely and efficiently. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will lead the implementation of new systems, processes and technologies while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. An exciting 12-month secondment opportunity has become available in Bristol, Filton. In this role, you will act as the site lead for the replacement of Plasma Bulk External Freezers (BEFs) with new purpose-built infrastructure. This transformation will optimise how NHSBT manages the Plasma Supply Chain for both Plasma for Medicines (PFM) and clinical components. Reporting to the Plasma Business Lead, you will work closely with operational stakeholders to design and deliver the new facility, leading planning, coordination and execution while supporting and inspiring teams through change.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the implementation of complex, high-impact projects and change programmes across the Plasma directorate.
• Act as the operational lead and subject matter expert for service and product implementation within the Plasma supply chain.
• Plan, manage and coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear objectives, governance and risk management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver best practice processes and services.
• Analyse complex data from multiple sources to inform decisions, recommendations and performance improvements.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops and presentations to support implementation and capability building.
• Provide operational expertise in procurement, evaluation and introduction of new systems, equipment and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality and safety standards, including Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Build strong relationships across directorates to support strategic objectives and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and national best practice standards.

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.

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Job Summary

As a Donor Centre Administrator, you will play a vital role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) deliver life-saving blood donations to patients who need them. You will build strong relationships with donors, manage appointment schedules, and provide an outstanding experience for everyone visiting or contacting the donor centre. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will use your organisational skills, attention to detail, and technical expertise to ensure donor records, appointments, and centre administration are managed accurately and efficiently. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient care, develop specialist skills, and help ensure donors are available when they are needed most.

Main duties of the job

Build positive relationships with donors, helping ensure donation appointments are planned and maintained to meet patient needs.

Deliver an excellent customer experience by welcoming donors and responding to enquiries by phone, email, and in person with professionalism, compassion, and respect.

Manage donor appointments, records, and information systems with a high level of accuracy to support safe and effective donation services.

Analyse donor attendance and donation information, taking appropriate action to support service performance and continuity. Use your expertise with NHSBT systems and software to support efficient centre operations and help colleagues develop their knowledge.

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance donor experience, administrative processes, and service delivery.

Work closely with nurses, healthcare assistants, managers, and other colleagues to deliver a high-quality service for donors and patients.

Ensure confidential information, records, and administrative processes are managed in line with policies, procedures, and data protection requirements.

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.

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Job Summary

It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Blood Donation Team Assistant, youll play an important part in delivering a positive experience for our donors and supporting our donation teams across a variety of session locations.

Youll help care for donors after they have donated, prepare refreshments, make appointments and maintain accurate records, while helping to ensure sessions run safely and efficiently.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a real difference every day.

Youll receive full training and ongoing support to develop new skills in a team environment where caring for donors, maintaining quality standards and delivering excellent customer service are at the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

Make a meaningful contribution to the donor experience by providing excellent care and customer service in the post donation recovery area.

Support donors throughout their visit by preparing and distributing refreshments and maintaining close observation following donation.

The role will require you to be available on a bank to work variable hours and days, including evening shifts, weekends and bank holidays with appropriate notice.

Blood collection takes place in a variety of locations, requiring you to undertake journeys in our vehicles or in your own vehicle for up to 2 hours.

You will be required to load, unload, assemble and dismantle equipment on a daily basis including heavy objects of up to 13 kgs.

Help create a safe environment for donors, colleagues and visitors by maintaining high standards of health, safety and infection control.

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.

Job summary

As an Area Session Sister / Charge Nurse with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you will play a vital role in helping to save and improve lives by leading blood donation teams across your area. You will provide expert clinical leadership, making sure donors receive safe, high-quality care while supporting your team to deliver excellent results. Working at the heart of the donation journey, you will oversee session performance, donor eligibility, regulatory compliance and service quality. You will be the clinical expert on session, supporting colleagues, managing risk and championing continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a real difference every day while continuing to develop your leadership, clinical and people management skills.

The working hours for this role are 75 hours per fortnight over 9.5-hour shifts.

As an Area Nurse, your start and finish times will vary to support operational needs across different teams.

You will be working Monday to Sunday including weekends and bank holidays, and you will be based at Oxford Donor Centre, covering the following areas: Slough, Reading And Swindon.

Main duties of the job

• Lead donor-facing teams to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experience that puts donors and patients at the centre of everything you do.
• Use your clinical expertise to guide donor assessment, eligibility decisions and the management of adverse events, helping to ensure donor and product safety.
• Support and develop colleagues through coaching, mentoring, feedback and training, helping them learn, grow and succeed in their roles.
• Drive quality and regulatory compliance by promoting best practice, identifying improvements and supporting change across donor sessions.
• Analyse performance information, respond to emerging issues and take action to help teams achieve operational and quality objectives.
• Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, creating a positive culture that reflects NHSBT values of caring, expertise and quality.
• Build strong relationships with donors, colleagues and stakeholders, communicating clearly and confidently in a range of situations.
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit and innovation activities that help shape and strengthen future practice.

About us

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.

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Job Summary

As an Administration & Training Coordinator, youll play an important role in supporting the safe production of blood components by coordinating training, maintaining compliance records, and providing essential administrative support. Youll work closely with managers, trainers, and laboratory teams to ensure colleagues receive the training and induction they need to perform at their best. This is a varied role where youll help maintain high quality standards, organise learning activities, support recruitment and onboarding, and contribute to continuous improvement. Your work will help ensure teams have the skills, knowledge, and support needed to save and improve lives every day.

Main duties of the job

Coordinate training, induction, and development activities so colleagues have the skills and support they need to succeed.

Help maintain training records, databases, and compliance systems to support quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

Support new starters by organising onboarding activities, arranging training, and helping them settle into their role.

Work with managers and colleagues to plan and prioritise training activity, ensuring learning is delivered efficiently and effectively.

Provide administrative support across the department, including meeting coordination, record management, and minute taking.

Support recruitment activity by helping to coordinate interviews, assessments, and candidate administration.

Produce reports and maintain accurate records to help teams make informed decisions and maintain compliance.

Work collaboratively with trainers, supervisors, and managers to continuously improve processes and ways of working.

Contribute to audits and quality activities, helping ensure high standards are maintained across the department.

Able and willing to work up to 15 days over weekends / bank holidays per year as per a roster (unless otherwise rostered within shift agreement) and with.

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.

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Come and join our Events team, who are involved in recruiting new blood donors at a variety of events, including shopping centres and workplaces. You will be required on an as and when basis working variable hours and days, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays with mutual agreement and prior notice.

You don't need a medical background, we just need you to have experience of working in a customer service environment, which can include in a voluntary capacity. You will set up and run What's Your Blood Type? events where you will perform blood typing testing for which training will be provided.

It's best if you live within about 30-60 minutes travel of Reading Donor Centre, since things can move quickly and you might need to travel at short notice (well always give you a heads-up though). Some events happen on weekends, so you'll need to be available occasionally but don't worry, its not every weekend. We do offer extra pay for weekend shifts, and well cover your travel costs based on our policy.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will work with the marketing team to register and book appointments for new blood donors at a variety of events, including shopping centres and workplaces. You will set up and run What's Your Blood Type? events where you will perform blood type testing.

Your duties at the events will include: -

• Collecting event equipment and manually setting up suitable spaces to run the event.
• Performing blood sampling (finger prick test) on members of the public in accordance with our procedures to produce a provisional blood group type for demonstration purposes only. Full training is provided.
• Offering information to members of the public on donation in general and specifically in relation to their provisional blood type.
• Providing reports to line manager on numbers of people seen and signed up as donors to continually monitor effectiveness of events.
• Packing away all equipment and returning this to base for safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Receiving training in basic care/first aid to enable you to respond in cases of adverse reactions.
• Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment on a daily basis, including heavy objects of up to 13 kgs.

About us

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.

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) we are a unique organisation that works with patients and donors alike to save and improve lives every day. We are on a mission to ensure that every patient receives the donation they need and we are seeking an experienced senior project/programme manager to lead the delivery of complex high-value digital projects that align with NHSBTs strategic objectives. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the strategic planning, design and delivery of digital initiatives that will have a profound impact on improving donation services. Collaborating closely with the donation programme director, service owner, programme board and both internal/external delivery partners, you will lead the full project lifecycle including benefits definition, planning and business case writing, in addition to managing the software development lifecycle and execution.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of managing large-scale digital projects, preferably in healthcare. You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience implementing risk management and governance processes. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will include:

• Lead the scoping, definition and planning of complex programmes and projects, translating strategic objectives into deliverable plans aligned to organisational priorities.
• Be accountable for the full programme/project lifecycle, applying NHSBT standards and P3M methodology to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Manage financial, human and technical resources effectively to achieve programme outcomes and strategic objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day programme delivery, including planning, budgeting, decision-making, risk and dependency management, business readiness, lessons learned, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide structure, direction and visibility of progress, supporting delivery in complex and uncertain environments.
• Drive benefits identification, tracking and realisation, ensuring measurable value and positive impact for NHSBT, donors and patients.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix structure, promoting collaboration, capability development, innovation and high performance, including line management where required.
• Oversee delivery of complex projects and programmes, managing challenges and ensuring achievement of key milestones, budgets and quality standards.

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

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

009414

Job locations

England, Scotland and Wales

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

England

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

NHSBT

Barnsley Blood Centre

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

NHSBT

Manchester Blood Centre

Plymouth Grove,

Manchester

M13 9LL

United Kingdom

NHSBT

Birmingham Blood Centre,

Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2SG

United Kingdom

NHSBT

Bristol Filton Blood Centre

500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton,

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

NHSBT

Liverpool Speke Blood Centre,

14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke

Liverpool

L24 8RB

United Kingdom

NHSBT

Colindale Blood Centre

Charcot Road, Colindale

London

NW9 5BG

United Kingdom

NHSBT

Tooting Blood Centre

75 Cranmer Terrace

London

SW17 0RB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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: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.

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September.

The assessment process for this role will include: multiple assessment stages, the first being a video presentation, if you are successfully shortlisted you will then be invited to a competency-based interview.

Final interviews are anticipated to be held on Monday 19th October via Teams – subject to confirmation.

Job description Job responsibilities 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. 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: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. Next steps This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September. The assessment process for this role will include: multiple assessment stages, the first being a video presentation, if you are successfully shortlisted you will then be invited to a competency-based interview. Final interviews are anticipated to be held on Monday 19th October via Teams – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience.
• Programme Management qualification, e.g., MSP Practitioner or MSP advanced practitioner or with equivalent experience
• Project Management qualification, e.g APM Registered Project Professional, or Major Projects Leadership Academy, PRINCE 2
• Risk Management qualification (e.g., MoR) or equivalent.
• Better Business Cases (Five Case Model) training or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading complex change programmes and specialist projects with demonstrable benefits delivered.
• Extensive experience as a Programme Manager, with a proven track record of overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex specialist programmes.
• Experience of developing business cases using the Five Case Model and navigating public-sector approvals.
• Proven track record in risk and issue management, governance, and assurance processes.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and communications planning at senior levels.
• Experience of line management, including performance management and staff development.
• Experience of managing budgets and procurement processes in a public-sector context.
• Experience of benefits realisation and change management in complex environments.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience. Programme Management qualification, e.g., MSP Practitioner or MSP advanced practitioner or with equivalent experience Project Management qualification, e.g APM Registered Project Professional, or Major Projects Leadership Academy, PRINCE 2 Risk Management qualification (e.g., MoR) or equivalent. Better Business Cases (Five Case Model) training or equivalent. Experience Essential Significant experience leading complex change programmes and specialist projects with demonstrable benefits delivered. Extensive experience as a Programme Manager, with a proven track record of overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex specialist programmes. Experience of developing business cases using the Five Case Model and navigating public-sector approvals. Proven track record in risk and issue management, governance, and assurance processes. Experience of stakeholder engagement and communications planning at senior levels. Experience of line management, including performance management and staff development. Experience of managing budgets and procurement processes in a public-sector context. Experience of benefits realisation and change management in complex environments.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England, Scotland and Wales

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

England

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England, Scotland and Wales

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

England

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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. Your working hours will be: On a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 46.875 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. Weekend and bank holiday working will be 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.

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.

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.