Component Development Statistician

Job summary

Component Development is an internationally recognised laboratory performing a wide range of research and development projects to improve the quality and safety of blood components for transfusion. The development and implementation of new blood components is one of NHSBTs strategic objectives. Currently these projects include developing universal components and a dried plasma component.

You will play a vital part in supporting these large translational programmes as the lead statistician within Component Development as well as supporting the wider Component Development team to deliver a wide range of other important development projects. The outcome of these projects is likely to be translated into routine practice across NHSBT.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be the subject matter expert and provide expertise/training and advice on all relevant statistical work to the CD team. Your responsibilities include:

• Responsible for co-ordinating, planning and reporting results of statistical analyses of complex data on transfusion medicine to the CD team, SMTs, transformational projects and other interested parties within the clinical services directorate as well as outside the organisation as appropriate.
• Being a core member of the transformational projects teams as the primary statistical point of contact, helping to guide and develop project strategy and plans based on statistical findings associated with all areas of blood components.
• Evaluating and generating innovative ideas, supporting, and contributing to the development of strategy and improved service delivery.
• Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of statistical practices used in association with blood component collection, manufacture, distribution, and use.
• Managing statistical research projects as required in line with the business plan.
• Providing expert advice on statistical data and methodology.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It's an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.