Lead Specialist - Plasma

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to leading on a range of programmes/change and implementation projects in NHSBTs Plasma Directorate which is responsible for supplying plasma to be used in the manufacture of medicines that will help save and improve the lives of thousands of people with life-limiting conditions. You will own several process and product development lifecycles from the discovery phase through analysis, adoption, development, implementation and post market surveillance, delivering projects on time and to budget, operating independently but with support and guidance from colleagues with whom you will work. As a subject matter expert for plasma, you will lead on the delivery of major, complex and high impact projects and change programmes on time to budget, for the Plasma Directorate and wider NHSBT. You will play a key role in supporting Plasmas strategic aim to deliver sufficient plasma supplies that will enable the UK to achieve an initial 20% self-sufficiency in plasma medicines by 2025-26 and thereafter to increase sufficiency over time through innovation and optimisation. You will play a key role in delivering this.

Main duties of the job

The primary role is to act as subject matter expert and lead on service and product development within Plasma. Evaluating and generating innovative ideas, supporting and contributing to the development of strategy and improved service delivery. Leading on a range of programmes/change and implementation projects addressing standardisation, new ways of working, introduction of new technology, service and product development and improved performance. 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 Plasma, supporting the operation in the maintenance of quality. Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of practices, procurement, licensing and regulatory requirements in all areas associated with Plasma collection, manufacture and bulk distribution. To deputise for Technical and Transformation Manager as and when required In summary, Lead Specialists own a number of process and product development lifecycles from the discovery phase through analysis, adoption, development, implementation and post market surveillance, delivering projects on time and to budget, operating independently but with support and guidance

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.