Job summary

At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) we have an opportunity to join our Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (OTDT) area of the organisation in the key role of a Senior Commissioning Manager.

You will join us to support the Head of Commissioning and Assistant Director, Transplantation and NHSBT colleagues in the delivery of the Organ Donation Taskforce (ODTF) recommendation to ensure we have a UK-wide network of dedicated organ retrieval teams to ensure timely, high-quality organ removal from all heart beating and non-heart beating donors. At NHSBT, we are responsible for commissioning the retrieval teams and for audit and performance management.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Commissioning Manager will take lead responsibility for a number of retrieval providers, contracts and tenders, providing cover across the UK and deputising for the Head of Commissioning and Assistant Director, Transplantation as necessary.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Commission retrieval services and supporting services (e.g. transport) to meet retrieval standards, including line management of the Operational Contracts Manager for Transport and administration team.
• Support implementation of Donor Characterisation commissioning support system.
• Development of safe, high quality, compliant retrieval services including commissioning of novel technologies, where relevant/agreed, and appropriate services to support the transplant pathway from donor management to organ retrieval.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with retrieval providers, transplant commissioners, and other key stakeholders, across four UK countries.
• Commission from the voluntary sector as required.
• Communication about commissioning including training and awareness-raising in NHSBT and NHS Trusts.
• Develop and implement the performance management of organ retrieval services throughout the UK.

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 description

Job responsibilities

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.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking 'Apply' if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking 'Apply' if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Significant post qualifying experience in commissioning at a senior level to equate to masters level knowledge.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

Experience

Essential

• Full knowledge of NHS commissioning, including specialised services commissioning.
• In-depth understanding of health system reform, including current key policies.
• Full understanding of CCG, LA and CSU functions and their responsibilities.
• Substantial experience of commissioning at a senior level from either CCG (or equivalent) or provider perspective.
• Evidence of successfully working with a wide range of organisations both within and outside the NHS, including patient groups.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of clinicians; clinical literate.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Significant post qualifying experience in commissioning at a senior level to equate to masters level knowledge.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

Experience

Essential

• Full knowledge of NHS commissioning, including specialised services commissioning.
• In-depth understanding of health system reform, including current key policies.
• Full understanding of CCG, LA and CSU functions and their responsibilities.
• Substantial experience of commissioning at a senior level from either CCG (or equivalent) or provider perspective.
• Evidence of successfully working with a wide range of organisations both within and outside the NHS, including patient groups.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of clinicians; clinical literate.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant
Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Northway

Filton, Bristol

BS34 7QH

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