Blood Production Officer (known as HHTO)

NHS Blood and Transplant; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer to support the Red Cell Immunohaematology department in Liverpool. The role involves processing and distributing blood products, ensuring compliance with standard practices, and providing support to team members. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent and experience in a team environment. NHSBT offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.
• Level 3 qualification or extensive clinical lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, dispensing, and labelling of diagnostic products.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Provide training to less experienced staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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The Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell immunohaematology techniques.

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

Responsibilities

• Working within the RCI Reagents Production Laboratory as a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer (HHTO), you will have the opportunity to learn skills and train to be an essential member of our Reagents team. Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting with the manufacturing, dispensing and labelling of in vitro diagnostic products. These are manufactured from blood donation components (red cells and plasma) plus a range of chemical products.
• Following written instructions and ensuring the services you provide are in line with standard processes and good practice, showing attention to detail
• Undertaking routine and non-routine tasks, some of which may be of a repetitive nature.
• 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 on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with appropriate training.

You will be required to participate in a shift working rota which may include evening, weekend or public holiday workings.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• 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 Clinical Laboratory. OR Equivalent extensive experience of routine NHSBT procedures and understanding of non routine procedures.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Demonstrate committment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

About Us

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

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.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 28 September 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 13/10/2025 subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact Elisabeth Yates-Finney Reagents Production Manager via email at [e-mail]