NHS Blood and Transplant

Administration and Training Coordinator

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Job summary

You will be working directly to support the department in this key role for a within NHSBT.

Your previous knowledge, skills and expertise will enable you to work independently to exercise your initiative and discretion in developing the role and the support to the department lead and our key internal and external stakeholders across the NHS.

Working within the directorate, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of people to drive performance.

With a focus on building capability, they'll be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and receive coaching from the department lead and wider team.

Using your organisational skills, you'll make sure that NHSBT is an inclusive place to work for others.

You may be required to work some Bank Holidays and/or weekends based on local departmental rotas and operational need (e.g. to provide tailored training on weekend tasks).

Main duties of the job

You will be required to undertake administration and training duties in support of the Processing, Testing and Issue of Blood Component production. Typically, these duties will involve:

  • Coordinating training and induction of new and less experienced colleagues.
  • Maintaining up to date training in order to fill in at operational level during periods of staff shortage.
  • Update the training Matrix.
  • Produce report for mandatory training.
  • Undertake departmental tours. Create and update training plans.

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.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007491

Job locations

NHSBT Manchester Centre

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

United Kingdom

M13 9LL


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:

•         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 Wednesday 8th October 2025. (Subject to change)

Interviews are anticipated to be held on either the 16th or 17th October 2025. (Subject to confirmation)

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:

•         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 Wednesday 8th October 2025. (Subject to change)

Interviews are anticipated to be held on either the 16th or 17th October 2025. (Subject to confirmation)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC or HNC (level 4) in a science subject, or similar qualifications relevant to administration and or training skills OR
  • NHSBT Foundation degree OR
  • Equivalent knowledge and experience of wide range of blood processing, testing and/or issuing procedures and techniques demanding intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training.
  • Commitment to continuous personal development.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems and basic databases
  • Experience of supervising others
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC or HNC (level 4) in a science subject, or similar qualifications relevant to administration and or training skills OR
  • NHSBT Foundation degree OR
  • Equivalent knowledge and experience of wide range of blood processing, testing and/or issuing procedures and techniques demanding intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training.
  • Commitment to continuous personal development.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems and basic databases
  • Experience of supervising others

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT Manchester Centre

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

United Kingdom

M13 9LL


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT Manchester Centre

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

United Kingdom

M13 9LL


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manufacturing Team Manager

Nigel Colley

nigel.colley@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007491

Job locations

NHSBT Manchester Centre

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

United Kingdom

M13 9LL


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