Quality Project Specialist (QPS)

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-performing team and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to life-saving programmes, we want to hear from you.Our QPS vacancies will primarily support the following areas;

• Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, supporting the Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) Programme. NHSBT aims to be world-leading in the development of a specialised facility that will optimise organs for transplantation using machine perfusion to improve marginal organ utilisation and expand equitable access transplantation in the UK. This role will be a full time, substantive position based in any of NHSBT’s major sites in England

• Component Development translational projects. These exciting, innovative projects aim to develop novel blood components within a challenging regulatory environment. You will work closely with Component Development Laboratory (CDL) colleagues to ensure product safety and compliance requirements are understood and adhered to. This role will be a full time, substantive position based in any of NHSBT’s major sites in England, with the expectation for regular travel to the Cambridge Blood Centre, where CDL are based.

• Plasma and Blood Supply, initially supporting the ambitious expansion of our programme to collect and supply Plasma for manufacture into lifesaving medicinal products – you will be part of a key UK strategic project to bring about self-sufficiency in the supply of plasma derived medicines, you will also get opportunities to support other projects across Blood Supply. This role will be full time, fixed term for 12 months providing maternity leave cover, based in any of NHSBTs major sites in England.

You may also have a role to play in other projects to improve our ability to supply blood, organs, tissues, stem cells and services to the NHS and to help people in need.

The quality and regulatory challenges that face NHSBT are very demanding. The organisation has an ambition of zero major non-conformances at external regulatory inspection and compliance is considered ‘everybody’s’ responsibility. Do you want to help in achieving this ambition?

You will be an important member of a small team with opportunities to work within the wider Quality Directorate and to network with other departments in the organisation.

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.

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll 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.

What we offer:

• There are three positions. 2 x 37.5 hours / week, Permanent contract (Organ Donation and Component Development positions), and 1x 37.5 hours / week for 12 months fixed term or secondment opportunity (Plasma and Blood Supply).

• Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based at any of our major sites in England.

• High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on top of the base salary, where applicable.

• 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.

As part of your application, could you kindly confirm in the supporting information section which post you are most interested in and why? The options are:

• Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) Programme

• Component Development Translational Projects

• Plasma and Blood Supply Post

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 10th August 2025. This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

The assessment process for this role will consist of a presentation via a team call on the 22nd and 23rd of August in the first instance and then final interview which is expected to be held on 3rd and 4th of September- subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in transfusion or transplantation or relevant science and examination via a professional body e.g. FIBMS or diploma from British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS). OR equivalent specialist knowledge gained by experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in a regulated environment e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), or equivalent.
• Post qualification experience in quality, at a senior management level.
• Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Consumer Protection Act, Good Laboratory Practices, EU Blood Directive, other mandated accreditation schemes e.g. Clinical Pathology Accreditation.
• Expert on Medicines legislation (GMP), Tissues Directive & Law. IVDD (CE Marking), MDD links with H&S.
• Extensive knowledge of the physiology and pharmacology of blood and tissues and their use in transfusion and transplantation.
• Knowledge and/or experience of diagnostic testing, donation of blood & tissues, principles of the collection and storage of tissues.
• Knowledge of finance, purchasing and estates, biomedical sciences, and statistics.
• Routine collection/testing/processing/issues processes. Donor call-up.
• HR processes, and relevant legislation.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent systems.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG

Employer's website

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