IT Project Lead - Cellular and Molecular Therapies

Based within the CMT National Operations team, this role provides a unique opportunity for the right person to lead a variety of IT projects on behalf of the CMT function. Working with NHSBT and external colleagues to design, evaluate and implement novel IT systems in support of stem cell services and/or the manufacturing of cell and gene therapies. Supporting CMT laboratories to achieve and maintain data integrity compliance, including national oversight of data integrity assessments. Building strong relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including IT experts, scientists, project managers and administrators will be crucial to your success. Working independently, including travelling to NHSBT sites across England., In this role you will be the CMT operational lead for IT related projects in support of stem cell services and/or the manufacturing of cell and gene therapies. Your responsibilities include: Working with systems and process experts to gather data from a variety of sources to produce process maps and provide relevant evidence to inform the development and implementation of novel IT systems. Communicating highly complex concepts and ideas verbally and in writing to specialists and non-specialists in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner. Working with systems and process experts, and all other stakeholders to ensure CMT is compliant with NHSBT data integrity requirements. Producing regular complex reports and trend analysis and information for review and present to CMT senior management team. Supporting NHSBT and external colleagues with the development, evaluation, and implementation of new IT systems within CMT. Leading and contributing to a variety of activities and meetings for
the function. On occasions, 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.

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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