Job summary
You will be joining a dynamic team who are part of something special. The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that it has approved the use of UK plasma to produce immunoglobulins, with an initial ambition of 30% self-sufficiency in the UK.
As part of the NHSBT you can enjoy strong personal satisfaction, a competitive salary, a range of career opportunities and job security.
Our people are at the centre of everything we do, they help drive innovation and create an environment we are proud to be part of.
Join our team and be part of a supportive, inclusive culture, where we are committed to helping our people succeed.
We're the only organisation in England that provides the services we do.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be
- To manage the cold chain integrity of plasma from operations via the warehouse to fractionator.
- To ensure clear planning of plasma shipments between Manufacturing sites, cold storage site(s) and the fractionator.
- Day to day management of the storage and transportation processes, including quality incidents and recalls
To contribute to the overall optimisation of the supply chain.
- Ensure and manage cold chain integrity of pallets from manufacturing sites though to cold storage and then dispatch to the fractionator.
- Managing and planning shipments of pallets destined for the fractionator.
- Developing and maintaining relationship with manufacturing site stakeholders, 3rd party warehouse and fractionator.
- To be the primary point of contact for the fractionator regarding information, communication and updates of shipment release, dispatch and feedback
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:
- 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 23:59 on 5th May 2025
Teams Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May – subject to confirmation
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:
- 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 23:59 on 5th May 2025
Teams Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May – subject to confirmation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Degree level qualification plus post graduate diploma in Management or Transfusion Science or relevant subject or equivalent specialist experience to post graduate diploma level in the field such as Warehousing / Logistics management
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of logistics and supply chain management at supervisor or managerial level.
- In depth understanding of relevant policies, standards and guidelines e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
- Experience of using IT systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Degree level qualification plus post graduate diploma in Management or Transfusion Science or relevant subject or equivalent specialist experience to post graduate diploma level in the field such as Warehousing / Logistics management
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of logistics and supply chain management at supervisor or managerial level.
- In depth understanding of relevant policies, standards and guidelines e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
- Experience of using IT systems.
