Scientific Consultant

Job summary

This is an opportunity to join our Scientific and Clinical Education and Training Team to guide NHSBT employees on their learning journey as they undertake professional science qualifications. You will also support masters students on the MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science, and NHS Scientists and Doctors who attend our courses.

Main duties of the job

• You will work across all our directorates, staff groups and levels to implement the Organisation and Workforce Development Strategy, promoting a lifelong learning culture that encourages organisational success through Continuing Professional and Personal Development of staff at all levels.
• You will support the OWD (Organisational Workforce Department) management team to embed OWD strategy, policy, and procedure across the organisation.
• You will work as a subject expert in the scientific field, ensuring professional competence is maintained accordingly.
• 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.
• You will design, develop and deliver Scientific Continuing Professional and Personal Development activities to NHSBT & NHS and other external customers.
• You will implement and maintain high quality development programmes and initiatives that meet external education and training standards and modernised approaches.
• You'll produce engaging education, training and development activities that are conducive to learning.
• You'll support a case load of learners and operational managers and give expert education, training and development advice/guidance in respect of professional career frameworks and core competencies, primarily for the IBMS qualifications.
• You'll represent NHSBT locally/regionally on relevant meetings as required and work effectively with external partners & customers.

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.

It's 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.