Chief Senior Nurse Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom NHS Blood and Transplant Full time

Chief Senior Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

This role presents a remarkable opportunity for a qualified professional to oversee the Clinical Support Services Team within the Nursing Care Quality Division at NHS Blood and Transplant.

The position entails taking responsibility for leading, managing, and enhancing the clinical support team services, as well as the Senior Nurse Practitioners at the Bristol facility.

Collaboration with the organization is essential to fulfill donor needs by ensuring the provision of safe blood products and contributing to the broader development and strategic direction of the Clinical Support team.

The incumbent will be tasked with managing a team that delivers exceptional post-donation product management and expert guidance to NHS Blood and Transplant departments and external entities.

This role provides the successful candidate with the autonomy to spearhead significant projects, engaging with both internal and external stakeholders while leveraging clinical expertise and prioritizing patient care and continuous improvement.

The organization is dedicated to your professional growth and will offer opportunities for training and development.

Key Responsibilities

In this capacity, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and developing the clinical support team services and the Senior Nurse Practitioners for the Bristol site. Your duties will encompass:

  • Serving as a subject matter clinical expert with a clear focus on Blood Supply, providing independent expert advice and support regarding Clinical Support Team processes.
  • Building and maintaining effective professional relationships with other Chief Senior Nurse Practitioners to ensure service consistency, offering support, guidance, and maintaining open communication with national Clinical Support Team colleagues.
  • Making informed decisions and ensuring the service maintains high standards of safety, quality, and effective care for donors and recipients.
  • Leading a team that excels in post-donation product management and provides expert advice to NHS Blood and Transplant departments and external organizations.
  • Collaborating with the organization to address donor needs, ensuring the delivery of safe blood products, and contributing to the strategic direction of the Clinical Support team.
  • Exercising a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating critical thinking and advanced clinical decision-making skills at a senior level.

Candidate Profile

Experience and Expertise

  • Proven experience in planning and delivering educational programs within a clinical setting.
  • Demonstrated success in enhancing service delivery, implementing, and evaluating changes in clinical practice.
  • Experience in project management or leadership roles.
  • Significant management and leadership experience in a clinical environment.
  • Extensive experience in educating or training others.
  • Experience in budget management or working with financial resources.
  • Proven ability to set, monitor, and evaluate care standards.
  • Experience in initiating and supporting the professional development of others, including mentorship and coaching.
  • Knowledge of clinical effectiveness principles and best practices.
  • Understanding of donor and patient safety initiatives, strategies, and associated risks.
  • Familiarity with clinical audit principles, research, and current developments within the broader NHS context.

Qualifications and Training

  • Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as an Adult Nurse level 1 or 2 or Children's Nurse level 1.
  • Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Educated to Master’s level, evidenced by academic qualifications or extensive equivalent management and leadership experience at a senior level, with a willingness to pursue formal qualifications.

Please refer to the attached recruitment profile for a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification outlining the full personal attributes required for this role. Candidates are expected to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About NHS Blood and Transplant

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we take pride in the talented individuals who come together to enhance our organization. Our values are centered around providing exceptional care to our donors and their families. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment and focus on building expertise to change lives, deliver quality support, and offer fulfilling careers.

This role offers a chance to contribute to a unique team within a service that saves lives every day. We provide excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, comprehensive induction and training programs, and a competitive pension scheme.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

Our Core Values: Caring, Expert, Quality.

Together, we will save and improve more lives than ever.



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