Blood Production Officer (also known as HHTO)

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking a Blood Production Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne to play a crucial role in the processing, testing, and distribution of blood products. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or relevant experience and be willing to train others. With a strong focus on patient care and teamwork, this role offers extensive training and a supportive work environment. The position requires adaptability to unsocial hours and manual handling tasks.

Benefits

27 days annual leave (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification or relevant extensive experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development is essential.
• Minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths is required.

Responsibilities

• Process, test, store, and distribute blood and blood products.
• Train and support less experienced staff.
• Handle blood bags and operate equipment regularly.

Skills

Experience with Information Technology

Ability to train less experienced staff

Manual handling skills

Education

Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels)

Minimum GCSE grade C in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blood Production Officer (also known as HHTO)

Your essential role in the processing, testing, storing and distribution of blood and blood products will directly contribute to the saving and improving of patients lives.

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

As part of the selection process, you will be invited to attend our Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role

This role will require some unsocial hours working with prior notice, unsocial hours enhancements will be payable.

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 equipmentThe 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 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

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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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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
• Minimum of GCSE grade C or above including English and Maths or equivalent qualification eg NVQ Level 2, BTEC level 2 would be desirable or willingness to study for a Level 2 qualification, where funding available
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Experience

• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office