Blood Production Officer (known as HHTO)

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

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Blood Production Officer to play a vital role in processing and distributing blood products. This position involves routine tasks, supporting staff training, and requires a Level 3 qualification or relevant experience. Join a dedicated team making a difference in patient care, with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Process, test, store, and distribute blood and blood products.
• Support and train less experienced staff.
• Handle blood bags and equipment.

Skills

Experience with Information Technology

Education

Level 3 qualification (e.g. 'A' Levels or National Diploma)

Minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Job description

Blood Production Officer (Known as HHTO)

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Job Summary

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

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 equipment

The 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 You

Experience and Knowledge

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 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

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.

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.

This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 28th May 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 9th June subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact

Name: Lindsey Irving

Job Title: Hospital Services Team Manager

Contact Details: [e-mail]