Deputy Bone Bank Manager

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Professional development

Facilities access

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bone Bank Specialist Lead to provide expert governance, regulatory oversight, and leadership for the Bone Bank Service, ensuring high standards in tissue donation and transplantation across the Trust.

Working as deputy specialist lead for HTA activities, you will support audits, advise on best practices, and uphold patient safety within a leading orthopaedic setting near Oswesbury.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and specialist oversight to ensure governance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety in the Bone Bank Service.
• Support safe, compliant operation and effective tissue donation and transplantation practices.
• Deputise for Human Tissue Authority activities and assist with governance and audits as required.

Job description

As the Bone Bank Specialist Lead, you will be a key expert within our licensed Human Tissue Authority (HTA) establishment, providing leadership and specialist oversight to ensure the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. Acting on behalf of the Human Tissue Lead and Persons Designate when required, you will help shape and maintain a service that supports life-changing tissue transplantation across the Trust., The role is responsible for supporting the safe, compliant, and effective operation of the RJAH Bone Bank Service, acting as the deputy specialist lead for Human Tissue Authority activities, supporting governance and audits, providing expert advice, and ensuring the highest standards of tissue donation and transplantation practice.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.