Senior Tissue Retrieval Specialist

NHS Blood and Transplant; Dodworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Senior Retrieval Assistant to support the Tissue and Eye Services team in the donation, transport and follow-up of tissue donors. You will work flexibly across activities and assist in developing the service to meet future clinical needs, with a comprehensive six-month training programme.

You will need an HND or NVQ Level 3 in healthcare/science, a valid UK manual driving licence, and a commitment to continuous professional development as part of a role that

Qualifications

• Competence in the use of a PC and mainframe computer packages.
• Word processing, spreadsheet and data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Retrieval Team in the tissue donation process, performing tissue retrievals from deceased donors in hospitals, Hospices and funeral homes.
• Retrieve tissues (eye, bones, tendons, skin, heart) from deceased donors, assisting in their reconstruction under supervision.
• Support and assist with the maintenance of the Surgical Tissue Donation programmes.
• Be a proactive member of the Tissue and Eye Services team.
• Integral to the provision of a 7 days a week tissue retrieval service.
• Ensure efficient working and productivity maintaining accurate records.
• This role requires the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Travel extensively, including overnight stays, spend time away from base when required.

Skills

PC and mainframe packages

Word processing & data management

Education

HND in Health Care Science or relevant science field

NVQ level 3 award in Health Care or Science

Equivalent knowledge of science/health care work

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Senior Retrieval Assistant to support the Tissue and Eye Services team in the donation, transport and follow-up of tissue donors. You will work flexibly across activities and assist in developing the service to meet future clinical needs, with a comprehensive six-month training programme.

You will need an HND or NVQ Level 3 in healthcare/science, a valid UK manual driving licence, and a commitment to continuous professional development as part of a role that