Development Lead - RCI

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transfusion 2024 (T2024) programme team.The Transfusion 2024 strategic plan outlined key priorities to improve clinical and laboratory transfusion practice, NHSBT has commenced a programme of change to deliver specific objectives.

We are looking for an ambitious leader who will use their transfusion expertise to develop, establish and deliver projects supporting the integration of Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) services in hospitals.

It is an opportunity to work across national frameworks, gaining strategic experience in a programme that will expand your knowledge and skills.

You will work closely with service leaders to plan improvements that will make a difference to patient care; digital developments will be a key enabler for this change.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will play a key role in supporting Red Cell Immunohaematologys (RCI) objectives detailed in NHSBTs Transfusion 2024 plan.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Leading and delivering T2024 RCI pilots and projects, addressing standardisation, new ways of working, introduction of new technology, service development and performance management, to better integrate RCI service users.


• Supporting the translation of T2024 RCI deliverables into a workplan with key performance indicators and, ensuring milestones are defined and delivered.


• Leading, motivating, and influencing colleagues actively participating in change programmes and projects, encouraging team building at all levels.


• Making decisions and recommendations that will impact on and determine policy and procedure in transfusion-related practice.


• Developing and delivering appropriate documentation to support the change, for example, service specifications, standard operating procedures, quality plans.


• Collaborating with the team to map out complex interdependencies, resources requirements, risks and assumptions.


• Working with internal colleagues and external suppliers in creating new systems of data flows between NHSBT and hospitals.


• Deputising for the Programme Director in times of absence., We are recruiting FTE, into this 2 years Secondment or Fixed Term Position .
  
  Essential


• Masters degree or equivalent relevant qualification. OR equivalent experience.


• Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, which must be retained in the role.


• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).


Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior biomedical scientist in a laboratory relevant to the role.


• Knowledge and understanding of transfusion issues within hospitals and the challenges facing the transfusion environment.


• Experience of preparing and presenting clinical and scientific material.


• Experienced in managing projects and delivering change.


• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
  
  At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be.


We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.