Statistician

**Job Summary**

Do you want to join a large, enthusiastic team of statisticians who help to save and improve lives? The Statistics and Clinical Research group of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for the design and analysis of studies in organ and tissue donation and transplantation, blood donation and transfusion medicine.

The group incorporates the NHSBT Clinical Trials Unit, which is responsible for the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials in all areas of NHSBT’s activity. The analysis and interpretation of results of all our studies inform decision-making on developments in donation, transplantation and transfusion, the clinical care of donors and patients, and equity of access to treatment.

The team work on a hybrid basis with regular office attendance at Stoke Gifford, Bristol. Come and join us in making a difference.

**Main duties of the job**

As part of our supportive team, and collaborating with clinicians and other experts, you will be required to manage and carry out statistical analysis of data arising from observational studies and clinical trials in blood, organ and tissue donation, organ transplantation and transfusion medicine. This also involves reporting results to other staff in NHSBT, specialist advisory groups, the Department of Health, clinical staff in blood and transplantation services and other interested parties.

**About You**

**Experience and Knowledge**
- Able to present statistical concepts and findings to all levels of audience, including small working parties, large formal meetings, senior managers, clinicians and statisticians.
- Experience of managing workloads to meet deadlines.
- Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
- Experience of using IT systems to produce reports and correspondence which are timely, professional and accurate.

**Qualifications and Training**
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

**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.

**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 19th April 2023.

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday 4th May 2023 - Subject to confirmation.