Transplant Development Manager - Assessment and Recovery Centre

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Wellbeing resources

CPD support

Job summary

NHS Blood & Transplant in the UK is recruiting a Transplant Development Manager to plan, lead and manage ARC projects contributing to NHSBT Strategy and the Organ Donation and Transplant 2030: Meeting the Need strategy.

You will build strong partnerships across NHSBT and partner organisations, drive change, and ensure delivery of critical programmes in organ donation and transplantation. Hybrid working and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Masters Level educated demonstrated by academic qualification or supported by extensive senior management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver strategy and business objectives.
• Experience of working as a senior Manager in the NHS.
• Evidence of experience of leading effective change and innovation within teams /across an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and manage Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) projects and activities contributing to NHSBT Strategy and Organ Donation and Transplant 2030: Meeting the Need strategy.
• Attend and contribute to the assessment processes and panel interviews as required.
• Drive and manage change across the programme portfolio to improve service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Masters degree or equivalent

Nursing or HCPC registration

Job description

Your main role and responsibilities will include: Planning, leading and managing Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) Clinical pathway projects and activities that contribute to the achievement of NHSBT Strategy and Organ Donation and Transplant 2030 Meeting the Need strategy., What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements - because NHSBT works nationally, we're able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options - we promote flexible working where the role allows. We're happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 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.
• Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - 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.
• Health and wellbeing support - we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible., The assessment process for this role will consist of a single panel interview with a task to prepare.
• Educated to Masters Level as demonstrated either by academic qualification or supported by extensive senior management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Requirement for Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration professional registration which must be maintained in the role., Demonstrable evidence of successful improvement in service delivery and development and implementation of change.
• Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver strategy and business objectives.
• Experience of working as a senior Manager in the NHS
• Evidence of experience of leading effective change and innovation within teams /across an organisation.
• High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the entire donation and transplantation pathway, supporting and maintaining the processes which underpin it.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of organ donation the entire donation and transplantation pathway.
• Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management.
• Demonstrable experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives.
• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation and transplantation, and the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and application in practice.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).
• At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in need. You too can join us and play your part in our life-saving organisation. Join our dedicated team in NHSBT organ donation and transplantation. You'll be part of a programme team at the forefront of organ transplantation projects, ultimately saving and improving lives.
• The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life‑saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage of organs available and demand. You will contribute to life‑saving work, where every day promises diversity and excitement managing critical programmes aimed at enhancing organ donation and transplantation services. We are looking for a Transplant Development Manager to join us to support planning, leading and managing Assessment and Recovery Centre projects and activities that contribute to the achievement of NHSBT Strategy and Organ Donation and Transplant 2030: Meeting the Need strategy.
• 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.