Data Analyst – Blood Stocks Management Scheme

NHS Blood and Transplant

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Job summary

The Blood Stocks Management Scheme (BSMS) is an integral part of the NHS blood supply chain. Its core role is to promote best practice with respect to blood product inventory management in the UK blood services and hospitals. Central to the BSMS is the data management system (VANESA), the repository for blood product stocks data from all participating hospitals and blood services. This is a national vacancy, the successful candidate may be based at any of our main centres in the UK, final location to be agreed at interview.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job To provide novel and complex data analysis on data gathered by the Blood Stocks Management Scheme (BSMS) and other parts of the blood supply chain. To report on the data through a variety of media in an effective and meaningful way. To contribute to the development of strategies to improve blood supply management in NHSBT. To support BSMS participants in blood stocks inventory management, answer queries, create bespoke reports and deliver presentations for BSMS events To develop and enhance the BSMS through the development and use of interactive software and various other software solutions.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. 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 and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Date posted

26 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year + HCAS where applicable

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

005410

Job locations

NHS Blood and Transplant

Bristol Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Nhs Blood & Transplant

Charcot Road

London

NW9 5BG


NHS Blood and Transplant

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHS Blood and Transplant

Tooting

SW17 0RB


NHS Blood and Transplant

Birmingham

B15 2SG


Nhs Blood & Transplant

Capitol Way

Dodworth

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎  
  • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎  
  • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in a numerate discipline.
  • Post-graduate or equivalent in statistical/numerate discipline.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience in the use of analytical, reporting, and statistical software e.g. Power BI, R, SAS, SPSS, S+, Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL server and Business objects.
  • Experienced in using programming language such as SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL.
  • Experience of presenting complex information in a variety of formats to a wide range of audiences including verbal presentation and written reports.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in a numerate discipline.
  • Post-graduate or equivalent in statistical/numerate discipline.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience in the use of analytical, reporting, and statistical software e.g. Power BI, R, SAS, SPSS, S+, Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL server and Business objects.
  • Experienced in using programming language such as SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL.
  • Experience of presenting complex information in a variety of formats to a wide range of audiences including verbal presentation and written reports.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHS Blood and Transplant

Bristol Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHS Blood and Transplant

Bristol Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

BSMS Manager

Matthew Bend

matthew.bend@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Date posted

26 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year + HCAS where applicable

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

005410

Job locations

NHS Blood and Transplant

Bristol Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Nhs Blood & Transplant

Charcot Road

London

NW9 5BG


NHS Blood and Transplant

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHS Blood and Transplant

Tooting

SW17 0RB


NHS Blood and Transplant

Birmingham

B15 2SG


Nhs Blood & Transplant

Capitol Way

Dodworth

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG


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