Blood Production Assistant

Job Summary

Working in one or more of our laboratories, you’ll provide vital support to qualified scientific staff in a role that could involve anything from sample or reagent preparation to assisting with laboratory testing. You may also be relied on to update our donor and patient information and to generate computerised reports or worksheets should the need arise.

This position demands great team working skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to precisely follow written instructions.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offers a dynamic and friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued. Personal development is also considered a priority and is supported through extensive training and development opportunities open to all employees.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Processing the blood donations from our donors, with the support of your supervisor and other team members
• Testing of blood samples or validation/issue of processed blood components
• Undertaking precise repetitive and routine tasks, carrying out manipulation of equipment and handling blood bags and blood samples/donations on a regular basis
• Handling blood bags and a range of equipment
• Manually handling equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training

You will be required to work variable hours and days, weekends and bank holidays as per the roster within the department (unless otherwise rostered within the shift agreement) with appropriate notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge and / or experience of working with computers and Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.

Qualifications and Training

• No formal qualifications or experience required.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continuous learning and development.

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 Sunday 26th February 2023. (Subject to change.)

Interviews for this role are anticipated to take place from Friday 10th March 2023 - Subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Tanya Hughes – Biomedical Scientist Team Manager via email at tanya.hughes@nhsbt.nhs.uk