Scientific Consultant

This is an opportunity to join our Scientific and Clinical Training and Education Team to guide NHSBT employees on their learning journey as they undertake professional science qualifications. You will also support masters students on the MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science, and NHS Scientists and Doctors who attend our courses.

Main duties of the job

You will work across all our directorates, staff groups and levels to implement the People Strategy, promoting a lifelong learning culture that encourages organisational success through Continuing Professional and Personal Development of staff at all levels. You will support the Scientific and Clinical Training and Education management team to embed People strategy, policy, and procedure across the organisation. You will work as a subject expert in the scientific field, ensuring professional competence is maintained accordingly. 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. You will design, develop and deliver Scientific Continuing Professional and Personal Development activities to NHSBT & NHS and other external customers. You will implement and maintain high quality development programmes and initiatives that meet external education and training standards and modernised approaches. You will produce engaging education, training and development activities that are conducive to learning. You will support a case load of learners and operational managers and give expert education, training and development advice/guidance in respect of professional career frameworks and core competencies, primarily for the IBMS qualifications. You will represent NHSBT locally/regionally on relevant meetings as required and work effectively with partners & customers.

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.

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Applications from those wishing to work part-time or job share would be given equal consideration.
• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Holds a Masters level (level 7) qualification in a relevant scientific subject area OR equivalent extensive level of knowledge through significant experience AND possession of a teaching qualification to a minimum Level 3 Award in Education and Training level OR significant relevant experience.
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• Holds a Level 7 qualification in a relevant education or training subject area OR equivalent extensive level of knowledge through significant experience AND possession of a relevant postgraduate science qualification OR significant relevant.
• Holds professional registration with HCPC and experience at a specialist level as a Biomedical Scientist OR Clinical Scientist.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD) in science and education.

Experience

• Experience of working in a service provider role showing commitment to highest level of customer care.
• Knowledge of how to develop, assess and evaluate learning programmes.
• Post-graduate knowledge and experience in Transfusion/Transplantation.
• Knowledge of education, training and development theory and initiatives, including modelling quality assurance practices.
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).