NHS Blood and Transplant

Customer Service Manager - Projects

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Job summary

Youll be joining the Hospital Customer Service team covering national customer service issues. We are offering hybrid working meaning the successful applicant may be based at any NHSBT centre nationally with remote working optional. There is an expectation to travel to meetings nationally as required. Part time working or flexible working will be considered. An exciting opportunity to use your transfusion and biomedical science knowledge to make a difference to the support, services and components NHSBT provides to hospital transfusion teams. As part of our Operations Team, youll focus on learning from customer feedback such as complaints, surveys and compliments. You will use customer and service data to highlight areas for improvement to service for hospitals. Youll have regular contact with colleagues that provide services directly to hospitals as well as with hospital transfusion staff. You will be involved in national and regional projects as a transfusion specialist and advocate for hospitals and their patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective key relationships with NHSBT service users in the healthcare community. You will act as our primary outward-facing link with hospitals, understanding and interpreting their requirements and expectations against our standards of good transfusion practice and cost effectiveness You will work with other NHSBT departments to promote and implement change ensuring a consistent, professional level of service is achieved. You will drive resolution of any issues, complaints and feedback raised by external and internal customers through formal and informal routes in order to improve our services. You will promote a customer service ethos within NHSBT and contribute to the strategic direction of the directorate, leading or participating in projects to improve our products and service You will act as an advocate for the community, promoting our objectives and strategic direction and providing high quality information on products and services You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, with prior notice

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. Its 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

Details

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

003803

Job locations

England

England

England

BS34 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
  • MSc in transfusion/transplantation or relevant subject OR equivalent highly specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. FIBMS, BBTS, BSHI or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
  • Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
  • Willingness to undertake further training and development

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of customer service issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of how products and services play a role in patient treatment
  • Demonstrate effective motivation, influencing, persuading and negotiating skills
  • Understanding of relevant policies, standards and guidelines e.g BSH, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations, UKAS, Good Laboratory Practice and other relevant or statutory guidelines
  • Experience of working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc to produce reports and communications which are timely, professional and accurate
  • Experience of writing reports, preparing and delivering presentations and training and mentoring staff
  • Experience of organising and chairing meetings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
  • MSc in transfusion/transplantation or relevant subject OR equivalent highly specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. FIBMS, BBTS, BSHI or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
  • Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
  • Willingness to undertake further training and development

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of customer service issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of how products and services play a role in patient treatment
  • Demonstrate effective motivation, influencing, persuading and negotiating skills
  • Understanding of relevant policies, standards and guidelines e.g BSH, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations, UKAS, Good Laboratory Practice and other relevant or statutory guidelines
  • Experience of working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc to produce reports and communications which are timely, professional and accurate
  • Experience of writing reports, preparing and delivering presentations and training and mentoring staff
  • Experience of organising and chairing meetings

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

England

England

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

England

England

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Regional Customer Service Manager

Delia Smith

Delia.Smith@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

003803

Job locations

England

England

England

BS34 7QH


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