Tissue Bank Assistant

NHS Blood and Transplant; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Blood and Transplant as a Bank Assistant, where you will play a key role in processing tissues for transplant surgeries. This position offers extensive training and development opportunities while contributing to a team dedicated to saving lives. Ideal candidates will hold a science qualification and possess strong IT skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A Level in Science or equivalent qualification required.
• Basic knowledge of science or healthcare work essential.
• Willingness to undergo specialized training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tissue processing under supervision.
• Ensure the efficient functioning of tissue storage and processing.
• Participate in routine working rota including weekends.

Skills

IT Skills

Education

A Level qualification in a science subject or NVQ 3

Job description

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Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is an integral part of the NHS. It saves thousands of lives by collecting over 2.5 million donations of blood and blood products every year. It also delivers a range of Tissue Grafts for use in replacement surgery. ISSUE BANK ASSISTANT

You will be an integral part of the Tissue Bank team, processing retrieved tissues into clinical standard grafts following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), for use in transplant surgeries.

Working in a fast moving and variable environment your essential role will directly contribute to saving and improving lives.

You will undertake an extensive induction and training programme, with ongoing assessment, and receive ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

We’re looking for someone who is educated to A level (science) standard or has equivalent knowledge of science or healthcare work, literate, numerate and able to assume the responsibilities of working in clean room environment. A willingness to partake in the specialised training that this role requires is essential. Ideally, you’ll also possess an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to support and assist in the work of the Tissue Bank under supervision, performing a range of routine tasks.
• You will ensure the efficient functioning of all aspects of tissue processing, storage and issuing to the required quality standards using laboratory equipment.
• You will assist in developing the service in anticipation of future clinical needs.
• You will be required to update production records written and/or electronic, to take receipt of, and account for, incoming tissues and materials.
• You will be able to lift and carry items up to a weight of 15kgs, with and without the use of mechanical aids
• You will be required to participate in a routine Saturday and Sunday working rota
• Shift times will be 07:00 -18:00
• You will be required to process tissue such as bone, tendons and skin
• Duties will include maintenance and environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and associated laboratory areas and housekeeping activities will be required
  
  

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  
  

Qualifications And Training

• A Level qualification in a science subject or NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge of science or health care work at a basic level acquired through formal training and experience
  
  

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.

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.
  
  

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 15th June 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 24th June 2025 subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Dwynwen Elen, Production Unit Manager on [e-mail]