Healthcare Assistant - Blood Donation

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant collects over 7,000 blood donations every day providing vital blood and blood products that help to save and improve the lives of thousands of people every year. Our team provides a welcoming and special environment for our donors, ensuring they receive exceptional, first-class care. We save lives but we dont work in hospitals. We collect blood from donors in Donor Centres and in our community. As a Healthcare Assistant Blood Donation, you will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and be an essential member of our team. Youll play a vital role in saving and improving lives daily in an environment where every day is different. Well provide an extensive induction and training programme, including the Skills for Health Care Certificate which is recognised as a foundation to healthcare support throughout the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include: Welcoming donors at the start of their donor journey to ensure a positive experience throughout their visit Collecting safe blood component donations to ensure we provide a high-quality product for patients Taking part in training to learn how to insert a needle into a donors arm Undertaking training to observe the donors well-being throughout the process, escalating any concerns and promoting donor retention Handling blood products, needles, and a range of equipment on a daily basis Being part of a team that strives to continuously improve our donor service Learning to prepare equipment for use to ensure it is safe and fit for purpose Driving a 7.5 tonne van and 15-seater minibus as and when required (training and assessment will be provided) Travelling around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire on a daily basis Your working hours will be: On a shift basis but, this role is predominantly late shifts, well let you know around 6 weeks in advance which days and hours youll be working. The normal hours for this role are 8 days per fortnight The earliest start time could be 0645 with a finish time of approx. 1730, if on a late shift you could be starting at 1030 and finishing at 2100 Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you wont be working more than five days a week

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever