Donor Carer

NHS Blood and Transplant; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Southampton is looking for a Donor Carer to support blood donation processes. This role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to engage with the public effectively. Working hours include shifts but no night work, and successful candidates will receive extensive training to build a rewarding career. You'll ensure donors feel comfortable and maintain accurate records during donation sessions. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the community.

Benefits

6-week training period

27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the public.
• Experience delivering quality customer service.
• Willingness to undertake development and training.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and guide them through the donation process.
• Manage records related to donations.
• Ensure comfort and support for donors during their visit.

Skills

Customer service experience

Public interaction skills

Willingness to learn technology

Education

Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual)

Job description

Donor Carer - Blood Donation - Southampton Centre

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Job Summary

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.

The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts!

You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 6 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 07 : 45am and finish 16 : 50pm. Late shifts start at 10 : 45am and finish 19 : 50pm, this will be 8.33 hour days.

Main duties of the job

Are you a people person who loves making others feel comfortable and supported? If you’re someone who naturally puts others at ease, enjoys chatting with people, and can handle questions and concerns with confidence, this could be the perfect role for you!

You don’t need a healthcare background experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, or even volunteering is just as valuable. If you’ve worked in a team and know what it means to go the extra mile for someone, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your positive attitude and enthusiasm for delivering a great experience, and we’ll provide all the training you need.

In this role, you’ll learn practical healthcare skills and take a step into the NHS. You’ll be the friendly face that greets our donors, supports them through the donation process, and makes sure they leave feeling good about their experience. From checking them in on our systems to ensuring they’re comfortable during and after their donation, your focus will be on delivering excellent care every step of the way.

You’ll also keep accurate records, handle blood products safely, and ensure everything is set up for a smooth session. Plus, you’ll get the opportunity to drive our equipment lorry (don’t worry, we’ll give you full training for that!).

It’s a hands‑on, active role with some lifting and moving, so you’ll need to be comfortable working on your feet and as part of a supportive, close‑knit team.

If you’re ready to build a meaningful career, gain valuable skills, and make a real difference, we can’t wait to welcome you on board!

About you

Experience and Knowledge

• Have experience of dealing with the public.
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.

Qualifications and Training

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHSBT, 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 you :

• 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us
• Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
• No night shifts.
• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role allows.
• 27 days per year plus 8 bank / public holiday. Pro rata if part‑time. Leave increases to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• 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

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will need to attend in person for a blood collection session tour so we can provide you with more in-depth understanding of this role. This will be followed by a face‑to‑face interview. We are unable to arrange virtual interviews or tours. Please also note that our travel policy does not allow for the payment of travel expenses.

This vacancy will close at 23 : 59 on Sunday 4th January 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

Session visit and interviews are anticipated to be held on 27th January 2026 subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact [e-mail]