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    Blood Production Officer - Bristol, United Kingdom - NHS Blood and Transplant

    NHS Blood and Transplant
    NHS Blood and Transplant Bristol, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Summary
    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 treatment of patients.

    We'll rely on you to carry out various duties, using different processing/ laboratory equipment to manufacture a range of blood components. Quality control is another key aspect of the role, so you'll also have to perform visual checks on products and processing, as well as undertaking environmental monitoring.

    To be considered you'll need an A level or NVQ level 3 in a science subject, or experience of working within NHSBT. Alternatively, you'll either hold or be working towards a Foundation Degree. Flexible in your approach and a good team player, you must be able to keep clear, accurate records.

    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 in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing or laboratory environment would be an advantage.
  • 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.
  • Willingness to undertake further training and development.

    • 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.

    Please note, following changes to UK immigration policy from April 4th, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position, as NHS Band 3 positions no longer meet the required salary threshold. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer at a pay point above the base of Band 3

    The working pattern for this position is Thursday to Saturday 15:30 to Midnight.

    This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 8th May 2024.

    Interviews are to be held w/c 27/05/2024 Subject to confirmation

    For informal enquiries please contact George Hill via email at

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