Job Description

Job Summary


9 months Secondment


Due to the Testing Development Programme (TDP) there is a requirement for an additional Regional Testing Manager within Testing Manchester.


This role will support one of the two workstreams within the TDP as well as share the BAU work for the day to day running of the department.


It is an exciting opportunity to support the implementation of the new Testing contracts.


NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) saves and enhances lives. It sets standards that other worldwide healthcare organisations aspire to emulate. And it offers a truly exceptional working environment to its team of dedicated staff. In fact, our people are the very heart of everything that we do and everything that we hope to achieve in the coming years. From our administrative departments to the frontline medical staff who ensure a constant supply of blood, tissue and organs, we work as a team, where every input is valuable and everyone's ambitions are supported. It makes for a particularly thrilling workplace, and is one that we would like you to consider joining.


Joining us in this vital role, you will manage the cost-effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality Testing Service. Ensuring the best use of all physical laboratory resources, you will see to it that financial targets are being met and that the team are consistently complying with the expected regulatory systems and processes. Where standards have slipped, you will determine what caused the failure and put corrective action in place, and you will promote best practice at all times. Line managing the team, you will be an inspirational leader, driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional testing ranging from antenatal and bacterial screening to the monitoring of manufactured products and the testing of blood and tissue donations using both manual and automated regimes. Your work will ensure our high standards are maintained, and your meticulous standards will encourage your colleagues to strive for ever better results.


Main duties of the job


In this role you will be required to manage the Regional Testing Department by:

Co-ordinating and delivering an efficient, cost effective, high throughput Testing Service, serving a range of stakeholders over a wide geographical area. Ensuring regulatory compliance by monitoring all associated systems and processes ensuring that any failures are analysed and corrective action is initiated and validated in a timely fashion. Providing leadership, developing and managing a multi-skilled, diverse and flexible workforce, of appropriate skill mix, capable of meeting the challenges of a dynamic testing environment. Managing the budget and physical assets of the laboratory ensuring optimal utilisation of all resources and meeting financial targets.

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. You will also be required to participate on on the Critical Incident Manager rota which will include an on-call out of hours rota which may include evening, weekend or public holiday working to cover for On Call.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

Significant leadership and management experience . Experience of chairing meetings Thorough understanding of working to the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice and Total Quality Management Knowledge of transfusion science Experience in driving Continuous improvement and developing a Lean culture Experience in financial management and budget control Experience of participating in audits, validation and development projects Demonstrate effective motivation, influencing, persuading and negotiating skills Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications and Training

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist which must be maintained MSC or equivalent in transfusion / transplantation or relevant science

OR

equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body eg FIBMS, British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS), British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics(BSHI) OR equivalent demonstrable experience Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

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.

What we offer:

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 30th September 2025


Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 6th October 2025 subject to confirmation


For informal enquiries please contact Fran Gill Regional Operations Manager North, National Operations Lead Testing on frances.gill@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed and Person Specification.