Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking casual workers to support blood collection teams. The role requires flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, often on short notice. Duties include welcoming donors, handling equipment, and maintaining the refreshment area. No medical background is necessary, just a friendly, approachable attitude is essential. Receive training to fulfill this vital role and contribute to saving lives.

Benefits

Training provided

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Welcome donors and cover the refreshment area post-donation.
• Handle blood bags and equipment, loading and unloading as necessary.
• Be available for variable hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Experience of dealing with the public

Job description

Come and join our bank of casual workers, who support our blood collection teams on an as and when basis. This will often be at short notice to work hours that are mutually convenient. As this role is to cover short-term gaps in our teams there is no guarantee of regular hours.You dont need a medical background or any qualifications, we just need your friendly, flexible approach to make our volunteer donors feel welcome, at ease and valued. You will receive training to undertake this vital role.

Main duties of the job

You will work with the support of the blood collection team to welcome our donors and to cover the after-donation refreshments area.You will be required to handle blood bags, and a range of equipmentThe role will require you to be available on a bank to work variable hours and days, including evening shifts, weekends and bank holidays with appropriate noticeBlood collection takes place in a variety of locations, requiring you to undertake journeys in our vehicles or in your own vehicle for up to 2 hoursYou will be required to load, unload, assemble and dismantle equipment on a daily basis including heavy objects of up to 13 kgs

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

What we offer you:

• Hours of work are variable and may include daytime, evenings, weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
• An NHS career pathway- 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.
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Experience

• Experience of dealing with the public

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.