Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transfusion Transformation programme team as a secondment/fixed term role.
The forthcoming Transfusion Transformation strategy outlined key priorities to improve clinical and laboratory transfusion practice, NHSBT has commenced a programme of change to deliver specific objectives.
We are looking for an ambitious leader who will use their transfusion expertise to develop, establish and deliver projects supporting the digital integration of Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) services across hospitals in England. It is an opportunity to work across national frameworks, gaining strategic experience in a programme that will expand your knowledge and skills.
You will work closely with service leaders to plan improvements that will make a difference to patient care; digital developments will be a key enabler for this change.
Note: This is a national role, requiring travel across England based on business needs. The role offers a hybrid working option. You will be assigned a base location, which could be one of the NHSBT main centres or blood centres. The exact location will be confirmed after the final interview and mutually agreed upon with the line manager during the verbal offer stage.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will play a key role in supporting Red Cell Immunohaematologys (RCI) objectives detailed in NHSBTs Transfusion Transformation programme.Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and delivering Transfusion Transformation RCI projects, addressing, the introduction of new technology and service development, to better integrate RCI services.
- Supporting the translation of the Transfusion Transformation RCI deliverables into a workplan with key performance indicators and, ensuring milestones are defined and delivered.
- Leading, motivating, and influencing colleagues, actively participating in change programmes and projects, encouraging team building at all levels.
- Developing and delivering appropriate documentation to support the change, for example, service specifications, standard operating procedures, quality plans.
- Collaborating with the team to map out complex interdependencies, resources requirements, risks and assumptions.
- Working with internal colleagues and external suppliers in creating new systems of data flows between NHSBT and hospitals.
You will be required to travel 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 positiv
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 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.
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
- Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 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.
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
- Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have an understanding of transfusion issues within hospitals and the challenges facing the transfusion environment.
- Experience of producing clinical and/or scientific material and ability to present it verbally and in writing.
- Experience as a senior biomedical scientist in a transfusion laboratory.
- Experienced in managing projects and delivering change.
- Experience and competence working with PC and mainframe computer based packages such as MS Office Suite.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent relevant qualification OR equivalent relevant professional qualifications/experience
- Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, which must be retained in the role.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have an understanding of transfusion issues within hospitals and the challenges facing the transfusion environment.
- Experience of producing clinical and/or scientific material and ability to present it verbally and in writing.
- Experience as a senior biomedical scientist in a transfusion laboratory.
- Experienced in managing projects and delivering change.
- Experience and competence working with PC and mainframe computer based packages such as MS Office Suite.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent relevant qualification OR equivalent relevant professional qualifications/experience
- Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, which must be retained in the role.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
