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• Please note, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position as this is a part-time position, and the salary no longer meet the required salary threshold for sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work**.

• Please note, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position as this is a part-time position, and the salary no longer meet the required salary threshold for sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work**.

Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant collects over 7,000 blood donations every day providing vital blood and blood products that help to save and improve the lives of thousands of people every year. Our team provides a welcoming and special environment for our donors, ensuring they receive exceptional, first-class care. We save lives but we don’t work in hospitals. We collect blood from donors in Donor Centres and in our community.

As a Healthcare Assistant – Blood Donation, you will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and be an essential member of our team. You’ll play a vital role in saving and improving lives daily in an environment where every day is different.

We’ll provide an extensive induction and training programme, including the Skills for Health Care Certificate which is recognised as a foundation to healthcare support throughout the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Welcoming donors at the start of their donor journey to ensure a positive experience throughout their visit.
• Collecting safe blood component donations to ensure we provide a high-quality product for patients.
• Taking part in training to learn how to insert a needle into a donor’s arm.
• Undertaking training to observe the donor’s well-being throughout the process, escalating any concerns and promoting donor retention.
• Handling blood products, needles, and a range of equipment on a daily basis.
• Being part of a team that strives to continuously improve our donor service.
• Learning to prepare equipment for use to ensure it is safe and fit for purpose.
• Driving a 7.5 tonne van and 15-seater minibus as and when required (training and assessment will be provided).

The normal hours for this role are 6 days per fortnight. The earliest start time would be 08:00 with a finish time of 17:00, if on a late shift you would be 10:30 starting at finishing at 19:30. The working days are Monday – Friday and Sunday. Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you won’t be working more than five days a week.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Have experience of dealing with the public
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training

Qualifications And Training

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate
• Hold a full valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

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

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.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 20th July 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing wc 28th July 2025 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Kakale Sebogiso, Clinical Donor Centre Manager on kakale.sebogiso@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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