Lead Specialist - Manufacturing Development Team
NHS Blood and Transplant
England, BS34 7QH · BIRMINGHAM, B15 2SG · MANCHESTER, M13 9LL · London, NW9 5BG · BARNSLEY, S75 3FG · London, SW17 0RB · Bristol, BS34 7QHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
The NHS Blood & Transplant Manufacturing Development Team is a key team in the Blood Supply chain, performing a wide range of improvement and developm...
The primary role is to act as subject matter expert and lead on service and product development within the Manufacturing area of the supply chain, and across other directorates where applicable. Your responsibilities will include:
Evaluating and generating innovative ideas, supporting, and contributing to the development of strategy and improved service delivery particularly in the Manufacturing area of the supply chain
Leading on a range of programmes/change and implementation projects addressing standardisation, new ways of working, introduction of new technology, service and product development and improved performance.
Providing expert advice on standards and specifications for systems, processes, consumables, and equipment and leading on evaluation and procurement processes.
Developing expertise and providing the primary point of contact for internal and external agencies within a designated area, supporting the operation in the maintenance of quality.
Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of practices, procurement, licensing, and regulatory requirements in all areas associated with blood component collection, manufacture, distribution and use.
Deputising for Manufacturing Development Team Assistant Heads of Function as required.
In summary, Lead Specialists own several process and product development lifecycles from the discovery phase through analysis, adoption, development, implementation, and post market surveillance, delivering projects on time and t
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or demonstrable knowledge and experience to Masters level.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing projects, change management, service redesign and delivery of change.
- Experience in risk management, process qualification and change control
- Thorough knowledge of transfusion science, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Operational Improvement and Total Quality Management
- Developed scientific and technical knowledge and understanding of blood component supply chain, particularly Manufacuring, and up to date knowledge of new developments.
- Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Expert knowledge in at least one of the following areas: -
- Manufacturing (e.g. of Blood Components, Tissue, Stem Cells etc).
- Hospital Services
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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