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Blood donation: nurse roles and responsibilities
Nursing students will work in a variety of clinical areas and experience a range of nursing roles. However, what you may not experience as a student is what it's like to nurse in NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). It is quite likely that you have donated blood yourself, but do you know what a nurse working in the Blood Donation Directorate does?
Nurses in blood donation are responsible for leading blood donation sessions, delivering high-quality care for donors and ensuring that the blood supply is safe for patients. Unlike those encountered by nurses in many roles, our clients are healthy volunteers: they are members of the general public. They are the first step in providing safe blood components to patients in need. To put things in perspective, NHSBT nurses collect around 5000 donations every day across England.
Nurses working in blood donation have great job satisfaction and feel proud knowing that lives are improved and saved as a result of the work they do. The role of nurses in blood donation is unique and suited to individuals who enjoy working autonomously. In addition, the service provides a range of opportunities to develop management and leadership skills for nurses who aspire to become effective leaders.
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