NHS Blood and Transplant

Project Co-ordinator

The closing date is 17 June 2025

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point above the base of Band 6.

Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant helps to save thousands of lives each year through blood and organ donation.

For the Organ Donation and Transplantation Directorate, an important part of increasing the number of organ donations and transplants that take place each year is ensuring that timely, accurate and relevant information is available to ensure the highest standards of patient care and support strategic decision making.

The ODT Hub Operations department work to ensure that offering and allocation delivered at a level that consistently meets the highest standards set by the Senior Management Team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of thejob

In this role you will be responsible for

  • specifying, developing and establishing new business processes and software requirements
  • leading the review of existing business processes and software required to evolve in order to improve efficiency and reliability and to facilitate new and enhanced services to the transplant community.
  • working closely with the Hub Operations Head of Hub Operations to ensure that the departments strategic objectives are met.
  • working closely and regularly with colleagues in other business areas, for example Information Technology, Statistics and Clinical Studies, Quality, third parties and external customers.
  • planning and coordinating and contributing to simultaneous project activities across the ODT Hub Operations department, securing and managing the required project resource, monitoring and reporting progress and maintaining and updating the plan in response to changes.
  • working closely with the ODT Business Requirements Analyst contributing specialist knowledge to the requirements gathering and project development process.

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

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.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

006650

Job locations

NHSBT

Bristol Filton

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


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
  • Weve 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. Its 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 11th June 025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 20th June 2025 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
  • Weve 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. Its 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 11th June 025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 20th June 2025 subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in business, analytical or IT related subject or equivalent qualification / experience
  • Post graduate training courses or specific experience in a range of areas e.g. user acceptance testing, business requirements analysis change management, health and safety legislation, staff management
  • ECDL (part I & II) or ITQ2, or CLAIT II, or RSA III text or word processing or demonstrable workplace experience
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment, using office equipment, handling conflicting deadlines and priorities
  • Experience of using IT systems to produce reports and correspondence which are timely, professional and accurate
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Understanding of relevant UK legislation e.g. General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of information, and the need for confidentiality.
  • Experience or knowledge of the formal project management methodology from planning through to implementation and evaluation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in business, analytical or IT related subject or equivalent qualification / experience
  • Post graduate training courses or specific experience in a range of areas e.g. user acceptance testing, business requirements analysis change management, health and safety legislation, staff management
  • ECDL (part I & II) or ITQ2, or CLAIT II, or RSA III text or word processing or demonstrable workplace experience
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment, using office equipment, handling conflicting deadlines and priorities
  • Experience of using IT systems to produce reports and correspondence which are timely, professional and accurate
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Understanding of relevant UK legislation e.g. General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of information, and the need for confidentiality.
  • Experience or knowledge of the formal project management methodology from planning through to implementation and evaluation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Bristol Filton

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Bristol Filton

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Michael Stokes

michael.stokes@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

006650

Job locations

NHSBT

Bristol Filton

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


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