Tissue Bank Assistant

Job summary

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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.

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.

Were 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, youll also possess an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Main duties of the job

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 07:00-15:00 or 10:00-18:00

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 us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.