Plasma Supply Performance & Efficiency Lead

Job summary

We have 3 positions; 1x position based in Colindale 1x position is based in Manchester and 1x position in Filton. Please specify your preferred position. This is a brand-new role which is critical to our future success in collecting Plasma donations. You will help save and improve lives as you lead on Plasma Supply Performance and Efficiency in Plasma for Medicines including supporting the design and lead on the implementation of supply chain process changes to support maximisation of Plasma performance delivery You will Represent Plasma on local site and at times Nationally cross-directorate groups and project teams, reporting progress as required, managing and co-ordinate the actions across the wider Blood Supply Operations team that will ensure Plasma performance delivery against plan. Well look to you to bring leadership and focus through innovative and problem-solving approaches to professional development and service improvement ensuring that all opportunities are realised and that we maintain our excellent collaborative relationships with our partners in the wider NHS. You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and, by providing passionate, and enthusiastic leadership, you will contribute to the excellence within the nursing and quality teams and our goal of saving and improving lives.

Main duties of the job

The smooth running of relevant supply chain operations involved in the safe provision of Plasma for Medicines (PFM) to allow NHSBTs Plasma Directorate to fulfil its overarching obligations to supply PFM to meet agreed contractual performance targets Acting as local lead, subject matter expert and representative for Manufacturing, Testing, Hospital Services and other site functions on the implementation of PFM objectives across the Operational supply chain. Supporting Plasma Supply Performance and Efficiency Leads and operational colleagues on other sites as required Jointly / collectively responsibility with other Plasma Supply Performance and Efficiency Leads to provide first-line support / escalation pathway to the NHSBT Plasma Supply Cell Contributing to the design and development of the Plasma strategy for PFM, collaboratively agreeing actions to engage the wider Blood Supply Operations Team. This will involve working with the Head of Plasma Supply Operations, the Senior Blood Supply Operation team and other Plasma Project or Change Owners , Using Continuous Improvement tools, techniques and methodologies across Blood Supply Operations to drive change that will deliver NHSBTs Strategic aims. Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of practices, procurement, licensing, regulatory requirements, and quality in all areas associated with PFM to ensure any risks and impacts associated with the knowledge of practices are highlighted to the Directorate

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