Job summary
As Senior Healthcare Technical Officer you will be part of a team supporting the processing and cryopreservation of life saving stem cell products for bone marrow transplantation as well as the development and manufacture of novel cell therapies for patients.
You will perform a number of technical and scientific tasks - such as preparing samples for testing or storage, environmental monitoring of the lab and the cleanroom suite, management of general tasks in the lab and the cryovat facility, set up and maintenance of equipment, and performing stock management. Well also rely on you to assist in the training and development of other support staff. Youll provide vital support to registered biomedical and healthcare scientists and other senior team members as they undertake specialised work in our Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulated laboratories.
Were looking for a level 4 qualification e.g. BTEC or HNC in a science subject or a relevant field OR NHSBT Foundation Degree OR equivalent knowledge and experience of working in a manufacturing/ logistics/ supply chain/ laboratory environment.
Youll also, ideally, have a working knowledge of basic IT packages and some experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory/ clinical environment. A good team player, youll be capable of motivating both yourself and others as you tackle a wide variety of tasks.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to perform a range of technical and scientific activities related to the processing of blood or stem cell donations, with the support of the team.
You will be required to clean the regulated laboratories to a high specification, including the cleanroom suite, wearing cover-all garments.
You will be part of the team managing stock control, including ordering, acceptance of goods and stock rotation.
You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis.
You will be required to handle blood or tissue samples and operate a range of equipment.
The role will require you to work standard hours and days. There may be occasional opportunities to work evenings or weekends, which will be planned in advance.
You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff
You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
What we offer:
- A starting salary of £27,485 - £30,162 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
- A full time, permanent opportunity to join as a Band 4, and progress with NHSBT.
- Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in our Oxford Centre.
- 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
- Weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
What we offer:
- A starting salary of £27,485 - £30,162 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
- A full time, permanent opportunity to join as a Band 4, and progress with NHSBT.
- Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in our Oxford Centre.
- 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
- Weve 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. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 qualification e.g. BTEC or HNC in a relevant science subject or a relevant field OR NHSBT Foundation Degree OR equivalent knowledge and experience of working in a in a manufacturing/ logistics/ supply chain/ laboratory environment requiring intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training
- Evidence of furthering personal development.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 qualification e.g. BTEC or HNC in a relevant science subject or a relevant field OR NHSBT Foundation Degree OR equivalent knowledge and experience of working in a in a manufacturing/ logistics/ supply chain/ laboratory environment requiring intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training
- Evidence of furthering personal development.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
