Facility Coordinator - Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC)

Facility Coordinator – Clinical Biotechnology Centre

Job Summary

You will be working as part of an office-based small operational team, responsible for the day-to-day coordination of facility operations in support of the business in ensuring the new state of the art facility runs smoothly and effectively.

The Clinical Biotechnology Centre has over 20 years’ experience in the manufacturing of innovative molecular therapies, that treat life-threatening conditions in early phase clinical trials. This new role will be interesting, diverse and rewarding with an opportunity to review and introduce new operational management improvements for the efficient running of the facility. In addition, you will work closely with a number of internal colleagues in supporting the business.

To start with, we will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge you will need to develop operating in a Good Manufacturing Practice regulated facility. The scale of our operations means that we will offer true leadership potential the opportunity for on-going career advancement in this exciting and fast developing area of clinical care.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for the day-to day coordination of key departmental services to ensure the smooth operation of the business for the delivery of a high quality and cost-effective service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring facility operations run smoothly and aligns with the organisation’s quality standards (to include facility, utilities & asset management, supply chain, inventory & stores)
• Coordinating the facility, utilities & equipment management with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Overseeing the Inventory management systems and stores
• Coordinating and scheduling facility, utilities & equipment qualification activities, calibration, return to service & asset replacement schedules
• Coordinating the Temperature Mapping and Environmental Monitoring Schedules and oversight of the facility’s Environmental Monitoring System (e.g. Pharmagraph)
• Supporting laboratory management operational improvement measures, standardisation and innovation for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of such procedures
• Supporting the Data Integrity requirements of the department
• Working closely with internal colleagues such as NHSBT facilities, procurement, QA and internal CBC operational teams (Production, Quality Control, Development) in coordinating the supporting business operations.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous experience of pharmaceutical quality systems, or equivalent
• Experience of working in a laboratory and in coordinating essential laboratory support e.g. asset and inventory management
• In depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and other relevant or statutory guidelines
• Evidence of training and mentoring colleagues
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  

Qualifications and Training

• Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent in cell and molecular therapies or another relevant subject OR degree in a related subject PLUS significant relevant postgraduate experience and training

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.

About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re 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.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 17th May 2023.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 31st May 2023 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Paul Lloyd-Evans, Job Title: Operations Manager CBC, Contact Details: paul.lloyd-evans@nhsbt.nhs.uk