Job Description

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is the type of organisation that saves and improves lives, and to make that happen we have a Nursing workforce that we are passionate about providing professional development. Our Nursing staff span throughout our organisation, working within Blood Supply, Clinical Services and Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
We are looking for a Corporate Lead Nurse to join our Senior Management Nursing Team to be responsible for coordinating the NHSBT professional nursing vision, working in conjunction with our Professional Nursing Leads and in collaboration with the Nursing Council.
Main duties of the job
You will join us to coordinate Nursing Professional Development activities across NHSBT nursing and responsible for the nursing vision and delivery of strategic objectives, measuring and improving compliance and strengthening collaborative working across our organisation and professional leadership.
As the Corporate Lead Nurse, you will be accountable for the delivery and monitoring of the Nursing Strategy with the Nursing SMT under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and the Nursing SMT, ensuring that Key Performance Indicators are delivered and reported within the agreed timeframes, ensuring that action plans are regularly monitored and reported to the CNO.
You will lead a team of professional experts and have responsibility for leading and supporting the safeguarding, student nurse, professional nurse advocacy and resuscitation activity. You will support the professional development, education training and workforce issues. Develop comprehensive understanding of the wider organisational direction, strategies, objectives, practices and perspectives, and ensure nursing is aligned to these.
This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining strong working practices with key stakeholders both internally and externally, reflecting the move to a more cross-Directorate nursing workforce.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
008049
Job locations
NHSBT - Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway
Filton, Bristol
BS34 7QH
NHSBT - Tooting
75 Cranmer Terrace
Tooting
London
SW17 0RB
NHSBT - Barnsley
Unit D, Capitol Way
Dodworth, Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
NHSBT - Newcastle
Holland Drive off Barrack Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4NQ
NHSBT - Birmingham
Vincent Drive
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SG
NHSBT - Colindale
Charcot Road
Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
NHSBT - Manchester
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
NHSBT - Liverpool
14 Estuary Banks
The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RB
NHSBT - Southampton
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5AF
NHSBT - Plymouth
Ground and First Floor, Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ?
• 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. Job description
Job responsibilities
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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ?
• 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1 or RNA) on the Nursing & Midwifery Council register (which must be maintained in the role).
• Degree at masters Level or equivalent relevant experience gained by working in senior/managerial level.
• Evidence of continued learning and application in practice.
• Computer literacy; competence in use of a range of computer packages including outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Recognised Teaching and Assessment qualification mentorship e.g. City & Guild 730, English & Nursing Board 998.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the delivery of strategic objectives, establishing new areas/ways of work and change management.
• Experience in the provision of leadership in a professional or clinical environment, being seen as a Subject Matter Expert and able to be a reference for guidance and interpretation of policy.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in the management of resources within financial and political constraints. Experience in budgetary and business planning processes e.g. writing business cases.
• Experience in leadership, change management and leading healthcare improvements.
• Knowledge and experience of research methodologies and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in presenting and publishing papers.
• Demonstrates involvement in professional development, both personal and of others.
• Experience of mentorship and coaching.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1 or RNA) on the Nursing & Midwifery Council register (which must be maintained in the role).
• Degree at masters Level or equivalent relevant experience gained by working in senior/managerial level.
• Evidence of continued learning and application in practice.
• Computer literacy; competence in use of a range of computer packages including outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Recognised Teaching and Assessment qualification mentorship e.g. City & Guild 730, English & Nursing Board 998.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the delivery of strategic objectives, establishing new areas/ways of work and change management.
• Experience in the provision of leadership in a professional or clinical environment, being seen as a Subject Matter Expert and able to be a reference for guidance and interpretation of policy.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in the management of resources within financial and political constraints. Experience in budgetary and business planning processes e.g. writing business cases.
• Experience in leadership, change management and leading healthcare improvements.
• Knowledge and experience of research methodologies and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in presenting and publishing papers.
• Demonstrates involvement in professional development, both personal and of others.
• Experience of mentorship and coaching.

Skills Required