Just about to log on to chat about how my Masters in Death, Religion and Culture at Winchester University was useful in my professional practice as a nurse. Do join us at 7pm for a chat if you're free! (Link below).

Tomorrow evening at 7pm I am doing a talk for Winchester University on how my Masters in Death, Religion and Culture supported my professional practice as a nurse and my continuing professional development. Please feel free to come and have a listen!
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Today was a very proud day. It was our pilot group of Chief Nurse Fellows last day and they presented their final projects. We shared the day with the incoming fellows, who were hopefully inspired by their great work. What these nurses have achieved is remarkable. #NHSBTnursing

Our amazing team of PNAs has been busy over February! Making a difference to the wellbeing and professional development of our nurses Bethany Hall Prof Dee Thiruchelvam 💙 MSc RN SCPHN QN FiHV NHS Blood+Transplant

Such a lovely day today with our #NHSBT plasma Nurse Team Leaders, talking about feedback, compassionate leadership and having a really valuable restorative clinical supervision session. Thanks for having me! #ProfessionalNurseAdvocate
NHSBT Nursing Council 💙 Prof Dee Thiruchelvam 💙 MSc RN SCPHN QN FiHV

Really enjoying the NHS England national PNA webinar this morning. Very excited and proud to be starting my PhD studentship in May, exploring the role of the Professional Nurse Advocate. What a wonderful network to be part of. Dr Emma Wadey Ph.D FQNI RN (MH) Professor Liz Deutsch

A fantastic day today with our NHSBT Nursing Council 💙 council and Chief Nursing Officer Prof Dee Thiruchelvam 💙 MSc RN SCPHN QN FiHV. Taking the first step in engaging with our nurses to inform the nursing strategy refresh. So inspiring to be in a room full of so many ideas and so much passion for our profession.

Starting Monday off right, #NHSBT style. There was a call last week for O+ donors, so here I am! I have received wonderful care from everyone at the West End Donor Centre, especially from Vish who is looking after me. NHS Blood+Transplant

A really great blog sharing lots of options for the next step in your nursing career. It is so helpful to see it broken down like this. Thanks for sharing Prof Dee Thiruchelvam 💙 MSc RN SCPHN QN FiHV.

What a year it has been for the #NHSBT #PNA team. 492 nurses supported- that's half of our nursing workforce! Not only this but we have just welcomed Laura Owen as our lead PNA. I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store! Prof Dee Thiruchelvam 💙 MSc RN SCPHN QN FiHV NHSBT Nursing Council 💙 Olive McGowan Dr Emma Wadey Ph.D FQNI RN (MH)

I am in Liverpool this week and was so moved to see the 'Tree of Thanks' in Speke which honours all of the tissue donors and the wonderful give they gave. #NHSBT nursing #NHSBT

The final blog from our CEIF cohort. Have a read about our top tips for embarking on a fellowship. It was an absolute privilege to share the last year with these wonderful people, supported by Florence Nightingale Foundation NHSE Workforce, Training and Education – SE and Canterbury Christ Church University

So excited to be at the Royal Society of Medicine today for our Clinical Education Improvement Fellowship Evaluation Workshop with Florence Nightingale Foundation Canterbury Christ Church University NHS England Workforce, Training and Education. Can't wait to see my fellowship faces again.

Thrilled to be at Nursing Live UK today. I've got my notebook ready for all the things I am going to take away to help inform our #NHSBTnursing strategy.

Earlier this year, I nominated the #NHSBT Corporate Nursing Team as 'Learning Team of the Year' for the 2024 #learningawards .
I am thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted. Fantastic recognition for the hard work and dedication of our wonderful team.

Amazing things coming out of the #NHSBT Chief Nurse Fellowships! Big congratulations to Clare and Liz.