NHS
Healthcare Assistant - 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 valid full UK 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 valid full UK 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:- Taking part in training to learn how to insert a needle into a donors arm to achieve a blood donation unit. Looking after our donors throughout their donation journey to ensure they have a positive experience and care. Ensuring all documentation from donors is recorded, keeping accurate records throughout the session. Encouraging donors to return by building relationships and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Ensuring the safe handling and management of blood products, needles and a range of equipment. You will be required to work variable hours and days, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays with appropriate notice of the rota see benefits Information for more detail.
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
Date posted
07 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
004654
Job locations
NHSBT
1388-1392 Coventry Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B25 8AE
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.
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
NHSBT
1388-1392 Coventry Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B25 8AE
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
1388-1392 Coventry Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B25 8AE
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.