Clinical Support Nurse

Description:

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Support Nurse to join its dedicated team responsible for making critical decisions on the suitability of donated tissues and organs. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in life-saving and life-changing decisions that directly impact patients and their families.

In this role, you will serve as the recognized clinical expert responsible for reviewing and authorizing both live and deceased donor files, ensuring every donation meets the highest clinical and ethical standards. You will support two vital NHSBT programmes:

• Autologous and Allogenic Serum Eye Drops, and

• Live Surgical Bone Programme.

Your expertise will ensure the timely management of donor file authorizations, including time-sensitive ocular files, while maintaining NHSBT’s commitment to quality, safety, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the clinical review and sign-off of live and deceased donor files.

• Ensure clinical suitability for tissue donation within defined ethical and procedural frameworks.

• Provide expert clinical support for the Autologous and Allogenic Serum Eye Drops and Live Surgical Bone programmes.

• Manage time-critical donor file decisions, including ocular donations requiring rapid authorization.

• Demonstrate clinical accountability in determining the suitability of donated tissue for transplantation and research.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care and governance.

• Contribute to service development, audits, and training initiatives.

• Work flexibly, including travel across regions and occasional overnight stays with prior notice.

About You:

You are a registered clinical professional with deep compassion, integrity, and precision in your work. You understand the impact of every decision made on donor suitability, and you are motivated by the chance to save lives through quality-driven clinical judgment.

You thrive in fast-paced, sensitive environments and have the confidence to lead on decisions that matter most. You are also a strong communicator who can liaise effectively with bereaved families, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and care.

About NHS Blood and Transplant:

NHSBT plays a vital role in the UK healthcare system, enabling people to donate blood, organs, tissues, and stem cells to save lives. With over 6,000 dedicated staff, NHSBT’s mission is to deliver a compassionate, safe, and efficient donation service for all.

The organization is guided by three fundamental values:

• Caring – putting donors and patients at the heart of everything.

• Expert – providing trusted, evidence-based clinical practice.

• Quality – ensuring excellence in every service delivered.

NHSBT is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace that reflects the communities it serves.

Benefits:

• No night shifts – work-life balance supported.

• TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) and flexible working options where applicable.

• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), rising with length of service.

• NHS pension scheme (defined benefit scheme).

• Opportunities to gain exposure in other clinical areas and specialisms.

• Continuous learning and professional development through the Thrive Program.

• Access to clinical supervision, leadership development, and training initiatives.

• Supportive team culture emphasizing wellbeing and inclusivity.

Recruitment Details:

• Application Deadline: 23:59 on Monday, 10 November 2025.

• Interview Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025 (subject to confirmation).

• Contact for Informal Enquiries:

  • Name: Victoria Carroll

  • Title: Clinical Support Nurse Team Manager

  • Email: victoria.carroll@nhsbt.nhs.uk

  • Phone: 0151 268 7271

  • Mobile: 07872 636769