Blood Supply - Development Project and Operational Support Lead, Bristol
Client:
NHS Blood and Transplant
Location:
Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
3279f704f774
Job Views:
14
Posted:
18.04.2025
Expiry Date:
02.06.2025
Job Description:
Project and Operational Support Manager / Matron
Fixed Term Contract / Secondment 9 months
Job Summary
You will be joining a dynamic team who are part of something special. You will be responsible for engaging and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the supply chain and inspire a working culture of continuous improvement. You will be part of a supportive team and will be actively encouraged to share your ideas on how we successfully embed processes and ways of working, ensuring that we are able to deliver and improve upon the service we provide donors and patients.
You will require significant autonomy and initiative as well as the ability to inspire a team. The post suits an individual who is confident in their ability to deliver, productive under pressure, takes ownership of deliverables, and is capable of making informed decisions.
Main duties of the job
* Provide direct support to the Project Lead and full involvement on major operational projects, initiatives or work areas.
* Provide leadership, vision, and direction to develop the Operational strategy across Blood Donation / Blood Supply.
* Provide direct support to the Project Lead and full involvement on the implementation of a range of programmes/changes, standardisation initiatives, new ways of working, introduction of new technology, service and product development, and improved performance across Blood Donation / Blood Supply.
* Collaborate with senior management teams to identify operational improvements for the complete Blood supply chain.
* Provide direct support to the Project Lead and full involvement to develop a number of specialist departments or initiatives, providing advice on standards and specifications for systems, processes, consumables, and equipment, and providing operational expertise for evaluation, procurement processes, and projects.
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 You
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience of planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjusting plans and resource requirements accordingly.
* Proven experience of identifying performance trends and root causes of performance issues.
* Staff management experience to include full responsibilities for recruitment, training, performance, and conduct issues.
* Proven experience of developing effective performance interventions.
* Knowledge of change management and service redesign.
* Experience of developing service opportunities through business planning, monitoring, and leading the implementation of successful change management processes.
* Advanced level experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint).
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to Masters degree level in a relevant business-related subject, supported with post-qualifying experience or substantial work experience at a similar level.
* Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities across the UK. We play a unique role in the NHS by helping people donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart: Caring, Expert, and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 21st April 2025. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 29/30th April subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact Ruth Hill on ruth.hill@nhsbt.nhs.uk and Gayle Franklin on gayle.franklin@nhsbt.nhs.uk.
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