Blood Bank Lab Technician: Training & Growth Path

NHS Blood and Transplant; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant in Liverpool is seeking a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer (HHTO) to join the Red Cell Immunohaematology department. You will support the manufacturing, dispensing and labelling of in vitro diagnostic products derived from blood donation components, following written instructions and ensuring compliance with standard processes.

You will document all activities, help train less experienced staff, and handle equipment and consumables daily, including weights up to 13

Qualifications

• Following written instructions and ensuring services align with standard processes and good practice, with attention to detail.
• Undertaking routine and non-routine tasks, some may be repetitive.
• Ensuring all activities are documented, keeping accurate records throughout all aspects of the job role.
• Providing support and training to less experienced staff once trained and competent in the task.
• Handling equipment and consumables daily, weighing up to 13 kg, with appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with the manufacturing, dispensing and labelling of in vitro diagnostic products.
• Following written instructions and ensuring services comply with standard processes and good practice.
• Undertaking routine and non-routine tasks, some may be repetitive.
• Ensuring all activities are documented, keeping accurate records.
• Providing support and training to less experienced staff once trained and competent.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dispensing & labelling

Documentation & records

Training others

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant in Liverpool is seeking a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer (HHTO) to join the Red Cell Immunohaematology department. You will support the manufacturing, dispensing and labelling of in vitro diagnostic products derived from blood donation components, following written instructions and ensuring compliance with standard processes.

You will document all activities, help train less experienced staff, and handle equipment and consumables daily, including weights up to 13