Key resources for organ donation committee chairs

This page collects together some key resources and educational opportunities for organ donation committee chairs

Organ donation committee chair handbook

Information for organ donation committee chairs including an introduction to the role and the roles of key collaborators, and first steps for new committee chairs.

Access the handbook

Organ donation committee chair role description

The Chair of an organ donation committee whilst a voluntary role is an integral and important part of the organ donation team whose other principal members are the clinical lead for organ donation (CLOD) and specialist nurse for organ donation (SNOD).

Download the role description (PDF)

Additional resources

Useful links

The Organ Donation Committee Chair Induction Course

This NHSBT-funded course is designed to support new chairs, equipping them with knowledge, necessary links, data appreciation and support to give them confidence in their new role.

This course is designed to appeal to people from a wide variety of backgrounds and provide a valuable networking experience with national leads and other chairs.

Newly appointed chairs should be allocated this course by their appointing regional or team manager.

How to apply

To register your interest, or to make an enquiry please contact us.

Email the ODT Professional Development team