Business Solutions Analyst
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point above the base of a Band 7
The Analysis team was formed in August 2013, and has been steadily growing ever since. The Business Analysis service is still new to NHSBT, allowing plenty of scope to shape its future and reputation through successful project deliveries.
The post requires considerable autonomy and initiative, as most project teams are remote and virtual, so this post suits those who are confident in their abilities, happy to ask for guidance when necessary and relish the opportunity to take ownership of their deliverables.
NHSBT is fully committed to continuous improvement in a bid to keep the price of blood low - every £ saved on blood is a £ available for other front-line spending by NHS hospitals. As such, all the work you do will help save and improve lives.
Main duties of the job
- You will provide a business analysis service to a variety of projects covering business and process change, solutions procurement, development and implementation
- You will be help determine which BA artifacts and deliverables will be appropriate to each project, and be responsible for delivering these to NHSBT standards
- You will work closely with the Project Manager, Product Centre Manager, Solution Architects, SMEs and key business stakeholders to ensure that business needs are identified and delivered solutions meet these needs
- You will build and maintain stakeholder relationships via all communication channels (face to face, telephone/telecon and email) with customers across the business and third parties
- You will be responsible for managing your own workload and diary, including making priority calls and renegotiating deadlines within your own workspace. Management support will be available if required.
- Limited national travel is required on an occasional basis in accordance with project needs and some overnight stays are necessary.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, and this may involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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
- Weve 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. Its 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.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 6 April 2026. NHSBT reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received. We recommend applying early.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Evidence commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Educated to Masters level OR equivalent experience
Experience
- Good awareness of the current state of business process management.
- Good understanding of process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Good understanding of best practice methods for capturing requiremen
- Principles associated with the development and introduction of new and novel systems and processes.Experience of planning and facilitating workshops and interviews
- Experience of successfully managing
- Experience of supporting successful large-scale change.
- Experience of IT business process management to support significant business change and development across a range of different business models, e.g. manufacturing, health, clinical, customer service, logistics.
- Experience of assisting organisations in the definition, analysis and management of business processes and requirements.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England, Scotland and Wales
Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth
England
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
Employer's website
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/