Quality Project Specialist - Technology Assurance

Job summary

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join the national QA Technology Assurance team which provides support, advice and guidance on Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance regarding Technology and IT systems across the length and breadth of NHS Blood and Transplant. This role has a key people as well as technology focus. With excellent communication and influencing skills you will be expected to build good working relationships with individuals within the Digital, Data and Technology Services Directorate, as well as operational functions, to ensure product safety and compliance requirements are understood and adhered to. The role will require some travel as well as time spent behind a desk. While providing support for the planning and implementation of development projects and being a point of contact for day to day advice and guidance, you will also be expected to respond to incidents meet with regulators and manage audits. Given the need for awareness and adherence to statutory requirements you will have considerable previous experience working in Quality Assurance or a regulated life science / healthcare environment. MSc Degree qualified, or equivalent, you will also have a working knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO 9000 series, EU GMP, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) or Medical Device Regulations. You could be based, by prior agreement and providing office space is available, at any of the NHSBTs National Centres.

Main duties of the job

Provide support for key project planning and delivery within the functions of the Blood Supply Directorate. Provide day to day Quality Management System (QMS) support to key individuals within the functions being supported including advice and guidance on QMS Change Control, validation, Quality Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis, Document control and preparation and Provide advice, guidance and support surrounding supplier management. Assist the wider Quality Assurance Team in the implementation and management of national initiatives and to support the Lead Quality Specialists (LQS) in their directorate and national activities. Be required to travel and, with prior notice, spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.