Blood Laboratory Technician - Flexible Hours

NHS Blood and Transplant; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsocial hours enhancement

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Learning culture

Wellbeing support

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) invites applications for a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer to join a laboratory team, handling donor and patient samples, performing tests with automated and manual methods, and contributing to accurate, high‑quality results. This hands‑on role requires teamwork, attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning in a regulated healthcare setting.

The job offers early start shifts, strong wellbeing support and clear opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• A level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications.
• Extensive experience in a logistics/supply chain environment.
• Extensive experience of NHSBT procedures and understanding of non-routine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and handling donor and patient samples safely, helping ensure accurate and reliable testing results for patients.
• Carrying out laboratory tests using automated and manual techniques, building your expertise with specialist equipment.
• Monitoring storage conditions and respond to alerts, helping maintain quality and safety standards.
• Recording and checking data accurately, supporting high-quality results and reducing errors.
• Working closely with your team, sharing information and raising any issues to keep work running smoothly.
• Prioritising your workload to meet daily targets, ensuring timely delivery of key laboratory activities.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Supporting stock control and equipment checks, helping the lab run efficiently and reduce waste.
• Contributing ideas to improve processes and supporting continuous improvement in the service.
• Supporting and guiding less experienced colleagues, helping others learn and develop.

Skills

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

A level or NVQ level 3

Logistics/supply chain experience

NHSBT procedures knowledge

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) invites applications for a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer to join a laboratory team, handling donor and patient samples, performing tests with automated and manual methods, and contributing to accurate, high‑quality results. This hands‑on role requires teamwork, attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning in a regulated healthcare setting.

The job offers early start shifts, strong wellbeing support and clear opportunities for professional