Solutions Architect

Job summary

Youll be joining an organisation that is about to embark upon its most ambitious programme of change yet, covering all areas of the Blood and Organ donation and manufacturing business. You will be able to put your extensive architecture, design and delivery skills to use, defining / designing and guiding delivery of the NHSBT business solutions as part of multiple transformation programmes.

Reporting to the Senior Solutions Architect - Platforms, you will gain exposure at Executive and Board level and be expected to navigate cross-Directorate teams through the fast-paced programme of change that is currently being developed.

NHSBT has a very successful track record in benefits delivery. You will be joining an organisation that is used to working within a SAFe Agile methodology but will also have the opportunity to shape the emerging agenda and influence this national asset whose mission is to save lives.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be required to actively monitor new technology opportunities, methods, trends and products that could advance NHSBT. Your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with suppliers, research organisations and government bodies.
• Identifying opportunities provided by information technology, best practice, methods and standards, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NHSBT. This includes exploring how IT can enable new ways of conducting business and establishing new services.
• Researching new and emerging IT and how it can provide strategic improvements to NHSBTs business. This will involve working on major programmes and carrying out system research, developing proof of concepts, engaging with industry thought leaders and presenting ideas to TPB and the Exec.
• Working with suppliers, senior managers, and executives to identify the costs and benefits of new IT opportunities. Build business cases and define the architecture for the use of new technologies and IT platforms at NHSBT. This will require a wide awareness and understanding of technology (application, infrastructure, digital, integration) and NHSBTs business and strategy.
• Shaping NHSBTs future IT strategy accordingly.
• Representing ICT on the organisation wide Business Integration Team.

You will be required to travel extensively and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice

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.