Please note, there are two positions. 1x 37.5 hours, Permanent contract (Clinical Services position), and 1x 22.5 hours for 24 months fixed term or secondment opportunity (Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation role).
NHSBT has the vision of saving and improving patients lives.
We are currently recruiting for two Quality Project Specialists. These exciting roles will work primarily on projects in Clinical Services (supporting the Medical Devices Regulation project) or Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (supporting the Donor Characterisation Electronic Transfer of Results DCERT project) but could also include projects in other areas of the organisation. These roles will support this vision by providing you with the challenge and opportunity to play a key role in delivering these pivotal projects.
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 and to help people in need.
The quality and regulatory challenges that face NHSBT are very demanding. The organisation has an ambition of zero Major non-conformances at external regulatory inspection and compliance is considered everybody's responsibility. Do you want to help in achieving this ambition?
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.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will provide quality consultancy and support to projects in Clinical Services or 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 project planning and delivery activities within the Directorates.
* Providing day-to-day Quality Management System (QMS) support to key individuals within the Directorates and 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.
* 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.
* Interpreting legislation and standards together with national policies and strategies that impact on projects and area of expertise.
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, 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 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:
* A Band 8a opportunity.
* Starting salary of £53,755 - £60,504 per annum in accordance with AfC.
* There are two positions. 1x 37.5 hours, Permanent contract (Clinical Services position), and 1x 22.5 hours for 24 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 23:59 on Sunday 29th Sept 2024.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week of 14th Oct 2024 – subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact: Clinical Services position – Jeremy Kellington, Lead Quality Specialist at Jeremy.Kellington@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation position – Victoria Gauden, National Quality Manager, Organ Donation and Transplantation at Victoria.Gauden@nhsbt.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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
* Relevant experience in a regulated environment e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), or equivalent.
* Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Consumer Protection Act, Good Laboratory Practices, EU Blood Directive, other mandated accreditation schemes e.g. Clinical Pathology Accreditation.
* Expert on Medicines legislation (GPMP), Tissues Directive & Law. IVDD (CE Marking), MDD links with H&S.
* 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.
* Knowledge of finance, purchasing and estates, biomedical sciences, and statistics.
* HR processes, and relevant legislation.
* Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent systems.
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.
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