Project Co-ordinator

NHS Blood and Transplant; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant seeks a Project Co-ordinator to enhance organ donation efforts by developing business processes and managing projects. This role requires strong supervisory and project management skills, as you will drive initiatives to improve efficiency and support critical patient care standards. Join a dedicated team to make a real impact in saving lives.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment with conflict management.
• Understanding of UK legislation like GDPR.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish new business processes and software requirements.
• Coordinate simultaneous project activities and resource management.
• Collaborate with various departments to meet strategic objectives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Office management

IT systems proficiency

Time management

Project management

Education

Degree in business, analytical or IT related subject

Post graduate training or experience in relevant areas

ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Hub Operations - Project Co-ordinator – Band 6

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point above the base of Band 6.

Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant helps to save thousands of lives each year through blood and organ donation. For the Organ Donation and Transplantation Directorate, an important part of increasing the number of organ donations and transplants that take place each year is ensuring that timely, accurate and relevant information is available to ensure the highest standards of patient care and support strategic decision making. The ODT Hub Operations department work to ensure that offering and allocation delivered at a level that consistently meets the highest standards set by the Senior Management Team.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for

• specifying, developing and establishing new business processes and software requirements
• leading the review of existing business processes and software required to evolve in order to improve efficiency and reliability and to facilitate new and enhanced services to the transplant community.
• working closely with the Hub Operations Head of Hub Operations to ensure that the departments’ strategic objectives are met.
• working closely and regularly with colleagues in other business areas, for example Information Technology, Statistics and Clinical Studies, Quality, third parties and external customers.
• planning and coordinating and contributing to simultaneous project activities across the ODT Hub Operations department, securing and managing the required project resource, monitoring and reporting progress and maintaining and updating the plan in response to changes.
• working closely with the ODT Business Requirements Analyst contributing specialist knowledge to the requirements gathering and project development process.
  
  
  

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

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Supervisory experience
• Experience of working in a busy office environment, using office equipment, handling conflicting deadlines and priorities
• Experience of using IT systems to produce reports and correspondence which are timely, professional and accurate
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of relevant UK legislation e.g. General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of information, and the need for confidentiality.
• Experience or knowledge of the formal project management methodology from planning through to implementation and evaluation
  
  
  

Qualifications And Training

• Degree in business, analytical or IT related subject or equivalent qualification / experience
• Post graduate training courses or specific experience in a range of areas e.g. user acceptance testing, business requirements analysis change management, health and safety legislation, staff management
• ECDL (part I & II) or ITQ2, or CLAIT II, or RSA III text or word processing or demonstrable workplace experience
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
  
  
  

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description 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 11th June 025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 20th June 2025 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact –

Michael Stokes, Operations Manager

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