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Job Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant is an integral part of the NHS.
Operating a network of centres across England, we collect around 2 million units of blood and tissues a year, converting them into safe and effective blood components, blood and tissue products for use in the treatments of patients.
You will handle a wide range of tasks, including the processing and issuing of blood donations and monitoring of storage equipment.
You will have responsibility for ensuring that any incoming blood supplies are properly received and accounted for.
In addition, 50% of your time will be performing general administration tasks for the department and using Microsoft office applications.
To be considered you'll need an A level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent, or extensive experience working in a logistics/supply chain environment, or of working within an NHSBT or hospital laboratory.
Flexible in your approach and a good team player, you must be able to keep clear, accurate records.
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 You will be required to perform a range of routine and non routine tasks for issuing to hospitals the blood donations from our donors, with the support of your supervisor and other team members You will be responsible for the support and training to less experienced staff You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples/donations and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis You will be required to handle blood bags and a range of equipment The role will require you 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 You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training About You Experience and Knowledge Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office Qualifications and Training Level 3 qualification e.g.
'A' Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment About Us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives.
At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll 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.
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 We've 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.
It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
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.
This vacancy is a 6 months fixed term/secondment.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 9 th December 2024.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 16 th December 2024 subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact Ian Wood, Hospital Services Manager, via email at ******