Deputy Bone Bank Manager

This permanent deputy post sits in the bone bank at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in the RJAH Theatre Complex. The post holder deputises for the bone bank manager on Human Tissue Authority licensed activity, covering governance, audit and day-to-day supervision of donation and transplantation staff. It suits a registered clinician who can work autonomously and act as the point of contact in theatres when the manager is absent. HCPC or NMC registration is essential.

What the job involves

• Deputise for the Lead on Human Tissue Authority activities, advising staff on procurement, testing, storage, disposal, export and distribution of tissues
• Act as deputy to the Persons Designate and HTA group contact, and be available in their absence
• Manage governance systems with the PD and DI to maintain quality and standards of licensed activity
• Maintain service governance, audit programmes and coordination of donation and transplantation processes
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training and supervision to staff, ensuring practice follows SOPs and HTA requirements
• Work independently within governance requirements, escalating to the PD or DI as needed
• Ensure staff have current SOPs and the competence to carry out licensable activities
• Act as the key theatre contact for specialist HTA advice and build professional relationships with stakeholders
• Report on HTA compliance and service issues to the HTA group and Quality and Safety Group
• Provide traceability information for every donor and recipient, and act on HTA alerts
• Assist with biannual reports and audits, and lead responses to inspections, CAPA plans and SAE/SAR notifications
• Maintain CPD, clinical skills and professional registration, including consent and venepuncture

What’s required

Registration & licences

• HCPC or NMC registration

Experience

• Experience of working in a professional healthcare setting

Skills & knowledge

• Effective communicator with all staff and service users, giving specialist knowledge
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously

Nice to have

• Experience of quality management systems
• Experience of working in theatres
• Ability to work as a lone worker visiting donors in the community
• Ability to analyse audit findings

What’s offered

• Outstanding professional development opportunities
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Range of staff benefits available to all joiners (not itemised)