NHS
Health Care Assistant/Donor Carer-Blood Donation
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Job Description
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- Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate
- Hold a full valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Have experience of dealing with the public
- Have experience of delivering a quality customer service
- Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training
- Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate
- Hold a full valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Have experience of dealing with the public
- Have experience of delivering a quality customer service
- Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training
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). The normal hours for this role are 6 days per fortnight. The earliest start time would be 08:00 with a finish time of 17:00, if on a late shift you would be 10:30 starting at finishing at 19:30. The working days are Monday Friday and Sunday. 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. If you are shortlisted for this role, you will need to attend in person for a blood collection session tour so we can provide you with a more in-depth understanding of this role. This will be followed by a face-to-face interview. We regret that we are unable to arrange virtual interviews or tours. Please also note that our travel policy does not allow for the payment of travel expenses.
Details
Date posted
27 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
006594
Job locations
NHS Blood and Transplant
Oxford Centre
Oxford
United Kingdom
OX3 9BQ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
**Please note, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position as this is a part-time position, and the salary no longer meet the required salary threshold for sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work**.
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.
Job responsibilities
**Please note, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position as this is a part-time position, and the salary no longer meet the required salary threshold for sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work**.
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.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHS Blood and Transplant
Oxford Centre
Oxford
United Kingdom
OX3 9BQ
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHS Blood and Transplant
Oxford Centre
Oxford
United Kingdom
OX3 9BQ
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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