Regional Tissue Donation Nurse Specialist

Regional Tissue Donation Nurse
Please be advised we have one Permanent Part-Time post available, working 22.5 hours per week, and two Fixed Term/Secondment posts available for 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week.
Job Summary
This exciting new post will provide an opportunity to influence after death culture with regards to tissue donation.

The post will require high level communication and negotiation skills with senior NHS colleagues and will be a fantastic networking opportunity.

The post also requires the coordination and delivery of teaching and training NHS colleagues in this unique, dynamic area of after death care.

Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
You will be the lead in the promotion and normalisation of tissue donation after death within your geographical regions in both hospital and out of hospital settings. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will create robust, sustainable high quality referral systems for tissue donation after death in both hospital and out of hospital settings.
• You will work with the Lead Nurse, Out of Hospital Referral Systems regarding strategic planning to ensure an adequate supply of quality tissue for transplantation and research.
• You will be the regional point of contact for Tissue Donation and support for professionals and the critical link within the wider community
• You will be the professional link with Chief Nurses, Directors of Nursing and managers within the region in collaboration with the Lead Nurse, Out of Hospital Referral Systems.
• You will be the professional and clinical link with Specialist Nurses (Organ Donation) and Clinical Leads (Organ Donation) within the region and to be an active, effective member of external Donation Committees and be the representative and ambassador for Tissue Services.
• You will provide regular and effective education and training sessions for relevant groups of health care professionals with regards to raising awareness of tissue donation.
• You will ensure that there is visible, pre emptive information regarding tissue donation for families, the general public and relevant health care professionals within geographical regions.

About You
Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of communicating with a wide range of senior professionals both internal and external
• Experience of clinical teaching
• Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating changes in clinical practice at a team level
• Understanding of performance objectives and organisation targets
• Understanding of the principles of clinical audit, data collection and research
• Awareness of current issues in nursing
• Experience of caring for a dying patient and in dealing with the bereaved
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Qualifications And Training

• NMC registration (Part1 or Part 12 of the register) as a registered nurse, with relevant post registration experience.
• MSc in scientific or related healthcare subject or relevant equivalent experience.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of specialist knowledge gained through formal training and work experience in clinical research
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Please view the attached 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
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.

What We Offer

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 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.
• NHS 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:
• 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.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking 'Apply' if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 23rd November 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 8th December 2025 subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact Emma Winstanley - Head of Palliative and End of Life Care via email