Tissue Bank Support Worker

Tissue Bank Support Worker - Apprentice

Job Summary

You’ll play a vital supporting role in our Liverpool Tissue Bank the centre that supplies hospitals nationally with tissues required to save and improve patients lives.

You will be willing to work towards the Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship with Healthcare Science Diploma. If you do not hold GCSE’s at C and above for maths and English, you must be willing to work towards the Functional Skills qualifications.

Working as part of a team in our laboratories your job will be to clean laboratory equipment and storage areas to ensure a clean, sterile environment for us to process, store and release tissue grafts and implants.
You’ll definitely need all-round team-working skills including the ability to motivate yourself and other people; good communication skills; accurate record-keeping and the ability to prioritise your work even when the pressure is on.
There’s some lifting involved, so you’ll need to be prepared to do this; you’ll also need to work in low temperatures (when cleaning our freezer areas) and with chemicals such as dry ice or liquid nitrogen. You will also need to work in a sterile clean room environment, keeping your area clean and wearing protective overalls, gloves, masks, hoods and boots.

As the workforce at NHSBT is under represented by 16-18 year olds we would welcome applications from this age group. By submitting your application, you agree for your information to be shared with our training provider; CSR.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will study towards the Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship whilst working as part of a team to support and assist in the work of the Tissue Bank. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out duties related to the cleaning of the laboratory clean rooms, equipment and storage areas to ensure a clean environment for the processing, storage and release of tissue grafts and implants.
• Working flexibly across the range of activities as rostered and assisting in developing the service in anticipation of future clinical needs.
• Monitoring and maintaining laboratory stocks and supplies on a daily basis to help optimise use of consumables and reduce wastage.
• Check and distribute incoming goods in a timely manner. Prepare stores orders, record receipt of goods inward.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to a weight of 15kgs, with and without the use of mechanical aids.
• Any other opportunities that will enable you to successful attain your apprenticeship.

On occasions you will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which may involve working irregular hours & for which prior notice will be given.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Qualifications and Training

• Commitment to studying towards and completing the Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship with Healthcare Science Diploma
• Willingness to complete the Level 1 Maths and English Functional Skills if GCSE equivalents have not been achieved Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

About Us

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.

Funding is only available for those who meet the government apprenticeship eligibility criteria. In general, there is a three-year residency requirement rule, with limited exceptions. Please check if you are eligible.

You will be required to work 37.5 hours a week including 1 day for apprenticeship study - 8am 4pm usual hours.

This advert will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday 16th May 2024. (Subject to confirmation)

For informal enquiries in relation to this role, please contact Joanne Wilders Production Unit Manager via email at: joanne.wilders@nhsbt.nhs.uk