Healthcare Assistant - Blood Donation • Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Blood and Transplant
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealthcare Assistant - Blood Donation with NHS Blood and Transplant in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom\n\n 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. 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 don't 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. You'll 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. 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. Please note full-time and part-time hours available. The normal hours for this role are up-to 37.5 hours a week. The earliest start time would be 08:00 with a finish time of 16:50, if on a late shift you would be starting at 11:40 and finishing at 20:30. Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you wont be working the same days each week. Well let you know in advance which days and hours you'll be working. "}