Job summary

The development and implementation of new blood components is one of NHSBTs strategic objectives. The globally renowned component development department is focussed on the successful delivery of translational research projects to meet these objectives. Currently these projects include developing universal components and a dried plasma component. Reporting to the translational research programme lead, as the project support officer you will help to deliver these major projects as well as managing the departments operational project portfolio. You will utilise both their scientific and their project management skills to succeed in this role, with the outcome of these projects likely to be translated into routine practice across the NHS and potentially internationally.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include: Providing support to ensure that intended project outcomes are in alignment with the business strategies. Managing project budgets and payment of invoices and ensuring all operational needs are met. Managing specific sub-projects or workstreams within these major projects, referring to the Programme Lead where required. Assisting with more than one major project at any given time at different stages in their lifecycle. Managing the Component Development Laboratory operational project portfolio (which includes projects in support of Blood Supply) including tracking, providing updates to senior stakeholders and ensuring all operational needs are met Managing meeting documentation including minutes, tracking actions and reviewing risk registers Awareness of technical aspects of the project, highlighting issues and finding solutions

About us

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. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever