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SalaryBlood Production Assistant
Job Summary
Working as part of the processing team you will be responsible for the manufacturing of all blood that comes in from donors. This is a vital part of the organisation, as this is where we make the blood products that go on to save people lives.
Join us and you’ll handle a wide range of tasks, including the processing of blood donations, using a variety of specialised laboratory equipment. We’ll also look to you to keep our computerised production records up-to-date and to make sure that any incoming blood supplies are properly received and accounted for.
It’s a role that demands great team working skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to precisely follow written instructions.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for :-
- Manufacturing the blood donations from our donors, with the support of your supervisor and other team members
- Undertaking precise repetitive and routine tasks, operating equipment and handling blood bags on a regular basis
- Manually handling equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training
- Standing for long periods, and working at times at low temperatures while in or around -40 degree walk-in freezers
- Following standard work, meeting productivity targets and achieving outputs while following standard operating procedures on a daily basis. In line with Good Manufacturing Practice and quality standards
- Adherence to relevant dress code.
You will be required to work set hours and days, which may include weekends and will include bank holidays as per the roster within the department with appropriate notice.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
- Knowledge and / or experience of working with computers and Information Technology
Qualifications and Training
- GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or above is desirable
- Demonstrate commitment to own continuous learning and development
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.
About Us
Please watch the below video:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS42C1GOyvM
At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re 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.
It’s 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.
This vacancy is on a fixed term/ secondment basis for 6-12 months. Secondments will be considered for NHSBT staff wishing to apply for this role.
Full and part time hours are available.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 31st January 2024.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 12th February 2024 – subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please email manufacturingteammanagersmanchester@nhsbt.nhs.uk
