Lead Specialist - Components Development

Job summary

You will lead on full lifecycle analyses for standard and novel blood components to understand the impact of changes across the transfusion lifecycle on the carbon footprint as part of the NHS goal to reach carbon neutral by 2040. You will deliver the project on time and to budget, operating independently but with support and guidance.

NHSBT has the vision of saving and improving lives. This role will support this vision by providing you with the challenge and opportunity to play a key role in planning the future strategy for the development of Manufacturing in NHSBT.

The challenges that face NHSBT are very demanding. The ambition is to be THE world class Blood Service, combining excellence in quality, patient safety, customer service and productivity.

You will be an important member of the Component Development team, driving change and continuous improvement, contributing to organisational development and supporting the manufacturing operation.

Main duties of the job

About the Role In this role you will lead on full lifecycle analyses for standard and novel blood components to understand the impact of changes across the transfusion lifecycle on the carbon footprint as part of the NHS goal to reach carbon neutral by 2040. You will deliver the project on time and to budget, operating independently but with support and guidance. In this role you will be responsible for acting as subject matter expert and delivering blood component life cycle analyses. Your responsibilites will include: Evaluating and generating innovative ideas, supporting and contributing to the development of strategy and improved service delivery Leading on a project to investigate carbon footprint across the transfusion lifecycle end to end (from donation to transfusion) for FFP, cryo and platelets. Become an expert in blood component life cycle analyses providing expert advice on standards and specifications for systems, processes, consumables and equipment and leading on evaluation and procurement processes. Developing expertise and providing the primary point of contact for internal and external agencies within a designated area, supporting the operation in the maintenance of quality.

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