Quality Officer - ATMPs

NHS Blood and Transplant; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join NHS Blood and Transplant as a Quality Assurance Officer, where you will have a pivotal role in supporting quality systems across ATMP departments. The position includes responsibilities for training, incident management, and coordinating licensing activities, contributing to life-saving procedures and the health sector's excellence.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Support for continuous learning and development

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment required.
• Evidence of continuous professional development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Assurance Manager with departmental operations.
• Manage incident reporting and complaint handling systems.
• Support staff training and monitor quality system performance.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practice

Knowledge of diagnostic testing

IT skills using Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or Pharmaceutical field

Job description

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Quality Assurance Officer - ATMPs

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Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Quality Officer to join our QA ATMP within the Quality Directorate. The role of the Quality Officer is to provide independent advice, guidance and support in the use of our quality systems. The Quality Officer will also assist in monitoring our quality system on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that all licensing and accreditation activities are undertaken as they should be. The Quality Officer will support the delivery of essential training to staff and monitor quality system performance across the ATMP departments. A key activity will be the facilitation and management of the Incident Management system, in collaboration with internal and external business users.

Quality Assurance Officer - ATMPs

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Quality Officer to join our QA ATMP within the Quality Directorate. The role of the Quality Officer is to provide independent advice, guidance and support in the use of our quality systems. The Quality Officer will also assist in monitoring our quality system on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that all licensing and accreditation activities are undertaken as they should be. The Quality Officer will support the delivery of essential training to staff and monitor quality system performance across the ATMP departments. A key activity will be the facilitation and management of the Incident Management system, in collaboration with internal and external business users.

This post reports to the Quality Assurance Manager ATMPs and whilst will be based at Birmingham they will support all of the ATMP sites (Filton, Liverpool, Barnsley and Birmingham) The role requires some on site activities but also has the flexibility for working remotely.

Main duties of the job

About The Role

• You will assist the Quality Assurance Manager in the smooth running of the Quality Assurance Department, including team briefings, training, planning and prioritising workload of the team
• You will be responsible for assisting in the licensing and accreditation activities by liaison with all departments, providing advice and training in the NHSBT quality management systems
• You will assist in the management of an incident reporting system, and a complaint handling system, by engaging with both internal and external stakeholders
• You will support the Assistant QA Managers in product batch review and release.
• You may be responsible for the management of small-scale change controls and quality incidents.
• You will be responsible for monitoring national inboxes and escalating problems as required.
• To support activities some travel throughout the UK and spending some time away from base, which may involve working irregular hours and occasional overnight stays may be required, this will be with prior notice.
  
  

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in a regulated (Good Manufacturing Practice, NHSBT or equivalent) environment
• Knowledge and understanding of human organ, tissue and cells, blood and medicines legislation across the UK
• Knowledge of diagnostic testing, donation of blood and tissues, principles of the collection and storage of tissues, principles of organ donation and transplantation
• Knowledge of blood collection, testing, manufacturing and issuing processes
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent systems
• Experience of using IT systems to produce reports and correspondence which are timely, professional and accurate
  
  

Qualifications And Training

• Educated to degree level in a related subject e.g. Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 22 July 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 28/07/2025 subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact Nick Weston QA Manager ATMPs, via email at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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