Blood Production Technician - Flexible Laboratory Role

NHS Blood and Transplant; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhancement for unsocial hours

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Inclusive pension scheme

Supportive learning culture

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Blood Production Officer (known as HHTO) in Manchester. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, handling donor and patient samples, and performing tests with automated and manual methods.

You’ll help monitor storage conditions, record data, and support process improvements within a regulated healthcare setting. The position offers enhanced unsocial-hour rates, flexible working options where possible, and a generous annual leave scheme.

Qualifications

• A level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications.
• Extensive experience working in a logistics/supply chain environment.
• Equivalent extensive experience of routine 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.

Education

A level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications

Extensive experience in logistics/supply chain

Equivalent extensive NHSBT procedures experience

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Blood Production Officer (known as HHTO) in Manchester. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, handling donor and patient samples, and performing tests with automated and manual methods.

You’ll help monitor storage conditions, record data, and support process improvements within a regulated healthcare setting. The position offers enhanced unsocial-hour rates, flexible working options where possible, and a generous annual leave scheme.