Visa Note
NHS Blood and Transplant welcomes applications from international candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK. However, applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer directly even if sponsorship is offered. This role comes with a certificate of sponsorship, but candidates should confirm specific visa requirements and application processes with the employer before applying.
Job Details
Job Title: Transplant Collaborative Clinical Lead
Company: NHS Blood and Transplant
Location: NHSBT – Filton Centre, with additional locations in Birmingham, Colindale, Tooting, Manchester, and Barnsley
Salary: £105,504 to £139,182 per year (prorated based on agreed PAs)
Schedule: Part-time
Employment Type: Honorary
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualification: A medical qualification and experience of working at consultant physician level in a transplant unit.
Desirable Qualification: Not specified
Essential Experience: Current General Medical Council Registration
Additional Essential Experience: Expert knowledge and experience of caring for patients in end stage organ failure awaiting transplantation and post-transplant recipients.
About the Role
The Transplant Collaborative Clinical Lead position offers an exceptional opportunity for qualified medical professionals to provide leadership to regional transplant collaboratives across the UK. This role focuses on increased inter-unit collaboration and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring equity of access and best outcomes for all transplant recipients. You will develop and lead the national transplant collaboratives strategy and workplan while playing a key role in delivering our Organ Donation and Transplantation 2030: Meeting the Need strategy.
Working Environment
As a member of the Organ & Tissue Donation & Transplantation (OTDT) Clinical Team, you will work alongside national and international leaders in the field of donation and transplantation. The role reports to the Clinical Steering Group and participates in relevant workstreams reporting into the OTDT Medical Director. Each regional collaborative is led by a chair and deputy chair who guide a steering group of local healthcare professionals to deliver region-specific workplans.
Sponsorship Information
NHS Blood and Transplant offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. This sponsorship allows qualified professionals from outside the UK to work in this role. The certificate of sponsorship is part of the UK’s skilled worker visa system, and applicants will need to meet specific requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Additional documentation, including criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, may be required.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 4th January 2026. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 2nd February 2026, subject to confirmation. Early applications are encouraged as this is a competitive role with limited availability.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Contact Person: MD Office (Personal Assistant – MD Office)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Not provided
How to Apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs website. The application process requires submission through the NHS Jobs portal. International applicants should:
- Verify their eligibility for skilled worker sponsorship with NHS Blood and Transplant before applying
- Prepare all required documentation including medical qualifications, GMC registration, and evidence of experience
- Obtain criminal record certificates from countries where they have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Contact the MD Office via email for any sponsorship-related queries
- Submit their application through the NHS Jobs website before the deadline
About NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant is a unique and special part of the NHS, helping people do something extraordinary by donating blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. With over 6,000 employees, we’re making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, and relatives across the UK. Our three core values – Caring, Expert, and Quality – guide everything we do and set us apart as an organization dedicated to saving and improving lives.
Company Values
At NHS Blood and Transplant, we believe that 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. These three small words make one big difference in our approach to healthcare. We’re committed to helping our people do something extraordinary in their careers while together we save and improve more lives than ever before.
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re on a journey to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and value the unique perspectives and experiences that international candidates bring to our organization. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team dedicated to making a genuine difference in healthcare across the UK.
Main Duties of the Job
The Transplant Collaborative Clinical Lead will provide leadership to the regional transplant collaboratives, focusing on increased inter-unit collaboration and quality improvement initiatives. You will develop and lead the national transplant collaboratives strategy and workplan while serving as a member of the Organ & Tissue Donation & Transplantation (OTDT) Clinical Team. Key responsibilities include reporting to the Clinical Steering Group and participating in relevant workstreams reporting into the OTDT Medical Director.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
- Current General Medical Council Registration
Experience (Essential):
- A medical qualification and experience of working at consultant physician level in a transplant unit
- Expert knowledge and experience of caring for patients in end stage organ failure awaiting transplantation and post-transplant recipients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, which means a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions. All successful candidates will need to undergo this check as part of the pre-employment process.
Sponsorship Requirements
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
Employer Name: NHS Blood and Transplant
Main Address: NHSBT – Filton Centre, 500, North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton, Bristol Filton, BS34 7QH
Additional Locations: NHSBT- Birmingham Centre, NHSBT – Colindale Centre, NHSBT – Tooting Centre, NHSBT – Manchester Centre, NHSBT – Barnsley Centre
Employer Website: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
Reference Number
Reference number: 008087
Further Information
Date posted: 15 December 2025. Pay scheme: Other. This is an honorary contract with part-time working pattern. For additional information about this role or the application process, please contact the MD Office via email at [email protected]. A detailed Job Description (PDF, 240 KB) is available for download through the application portal.
