Team Assistant

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join NHS Blood and Transplant as a casual worker supporting blood collection teams. This role requires a friendly and flexible approach to welcome donors and assist with after-donation refreshments. Training is provided, and you'll work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, to cover short-term gaps in the team. This is a vital role in saving lives.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning and development support

Qualifications

• No medical background or qualifications needed.
• Must demonstrate personal attributes throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Welcome donors and cover refreshments area.
• Handle blood bags and equipment.
• Available for variable hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Friendly approach

Flexibility

Job description

Job Summary

Come and join our bank of casual workers, who support our blood collection teams on an as-and-when basis. This will often be at short notice to work hours that are mutually convenient. As this role is to cover short-term gaps in our teams, there is no guarantee of regular hours. You don't need a medical background or any qualifications; we just need your friendly, flexible approach to make our volunteer donors feel welcome, at ease, and valued. You will receive training to undertake this vital role.

Main duties of the job

• You will work with the support of the blood collection team to welcome our donors and to cover the after-donation refreshments area.
• You will be required to handle blood bags and a range of equipment.
• The role will require you to be available on a bank basis to work variable hours and days, including evening shifts, weekends, and bank holidays with appropriate notice. Blood collection takes place in a variety of locations, requiring you to undertake journeys in our vehicles or in your own vehicle for up to 2 hours.
• You will be required to load, unload, assemble, and dismantle equipment daily, including heavy objects of up to 13 kgs.

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 donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values—Caring, Expert, and Quality—guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, 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 careers.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile, which summarizes the detailed Job Description and Person Specification, highlighting the personal attributes required for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role allows.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
• We foster a culture of continuous learning, supporting 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 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.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 18th May 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 27th May 2025 and 04th June 2025—subject to confirmation.