Job summary
NHSBT has the vision of saving and improving patients lives.
We are currently recruiting for three Quality Project Specialists.
Two posts are permanent, full-time and one post is fixed term for a 12-month period (22.5hrs/week).
These exciting roles will work primarily on projects in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. The two permanent roles will support a programme of work to update the organ matching and offering schemes. Both roles will provide regulatory advice, guidance and support with one role focused on operations development and the other focused on the IT system development.
The fixed term post will provide regulatory advice and guidance to a project dedicated to the Electronic Transfer of Results for Organ Donor Characterisation. These roles will provide you with the challenge and opportunity to play a key role in delivering these pivotal projects.
Main duties of the job
You may also have a role to play in other projects to improve our ability to supply blood, organs, tissues, stem cells and services to the NHS, helping people in need.
You will be an important member of a small team with opportunities to work within the wider Quality Directorate and to network with other departments in the organisation.
In this role you will provide quality consultancy and support to projects in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation ensuring that the outcome of such projects comply with Licensing and Accreditation requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing support for key programme/project planning and delivery activities.
- Providing day-to-day Quality Management System (QMS) support to key individuals within the programmes/projects and associated operational functions.
- Providing advice and guidance on the QMS including Change Control, Validation, Risk management, Quality Incident management, Root Cause Analysis, Document control and supplier management.
- Providing specialist advice and guidance on the regulatory, safety and best-practice requirements associated with the development and implementation of safety-critical IT systems.
- Assisting the wider Quality Assurance Team in the implementation and management of national initiatives and to support the Lead Quality Specialist (LQS) / National Quality Manager Organ Donation and Transplantation in their directorate and national activities.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer: • Band 8a opportunity. • Starting salary of £53,755 - £60,504 per annum (Pro Rata) in accordance with AfC. • There are two positions. 2x 37.5 hours, Permanent contract ( position), and 1x 22.5 hours for 12 months fixed term or secondment opportunity (Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation role). • Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based at any of our major sites in England. • High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on top of the base salary, where applicable. • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow. • 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. • NHS 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions. • We’ve 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. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Monday 21st April 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on or around Tuesday 22nd April.
The assessment process for this role will consist of a presentation submission in the first instance and then final interview which is expected to be held on 12th/13th May 2025- subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact: Quality Assurance -Technology Assurance position – Ann Yates, National QA Manager Ann.Yates@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation position – Victoria Gauden, National Quality Assurance Manager, Organ Donation and Transplantation, at Victoria.Gauden@nhsbt.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer: • Band 8a opportunity. • Starting salary of £53,755 - £60,504 per annum (Pro Rata) in accordance with AfC. • There are two positions. 2x 37.5 hours, Permanent contract ( position), and 1x 22.5 hours for 12 months fixed term or secondment opportunity (Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation role). • Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based at any of our major sites in England. • High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on top of the base salary, where applicable. • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow. • 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. • NHS 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions. • We’ve 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. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Monday 21st April 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on or around Tuesday 22nd April.
The assessment process for this role will consist of a presentation submission in the first instance and then final interview which is expected to be held on 12th/13th May 2025- subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact: Quality Assurance -Technology Assurance position – Ann Yates, National QA Manager Ann.Yates@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation position – Victoria Gauden, National Quality Assurance Manager, Organ Donation and Transplantation, at Victoria.Gauden@nhsbt.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in transfusion or transplantation or relevant science and examination via a professional body e.g. FIBMS or diploma from British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS). OR equivalent specialist knowledge gained by experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a regulated environment e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), or equivalent.
- Post qualification experience in quality, at a senior management level.
- Expert on Medicines legislation (GPMP), Organ and Tissues Directives & Law.
- Extensive knowledge of the physiology and pharmacology of blood and tissues and their use in transfusion and transplantation.
- Knowledge and/or experience of diagnostic testing, donation of blood & tissues, principles of the collection and storage of tissues.
- Routine collection/testing/processing/issues processes. Donor call-up.
- Knowledge and experience of Software as a Medical Devices (CE Marking) would be an advantage,
- Experience of and competance with information technology systems such as Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint), Jira, TestRail, Confluence, electronic Quality Management Systems or equivalent systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in transfusion or transplantation or relevant science and examination via a professional body e.g. FIBMS or diploma from British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS). OR equivalent specialist knowledge gained by experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a regulated environment e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), or equivalent.
- Post qualification experience in quality, at a senior management level.
- Expert on Medicines legislation (GPMP), Organ and Tissues Directives & Law.
- Extensive knowledge of the physiology and pharmacology of blood and tissues and their use in transfusion and transplantation.
- Knowledge and/or experience of diagnostic testing, donation of blood & tissues, principles of the collection and storage of tissues.
- Routine collection/testing/processing/issues processes. Donor call-up.
- Knowledge and experience of Software as a Medical Devices (CE Marking) would be an advantage,
- Experience of and competance with information technology systems such as Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint), Jira, TestRail, Confluence, electronic Quality Management Systems or equivalent systems.
