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in Northwich
with 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 Northwich, United Kingdom\n\n NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) 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 volunteer donors, ensuring they receive exceptional, first-class care. As a Healthcare Assistant Blood Donation, you will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and be an essential member of our team. You will learn hands-on skills in healthcare and take your first steps into a professional career within the NHS. Youll be fully trained in how to set up for a session, how to take blood from our donors, and you will be their first point of care during their time with us.You will make sure we keep accurate records of donor sessions, while managing the safe handling of blood and blood products, needles and other medical equipment. You will also ensure we offer a great service to our donors, so they want to come back time and time again! As part of a true multi-disciplinary team, you will work variable hours and days including evenings, weekends and bank holidays all without the night shifts. You will be working alongside medical professionals, which means you will discover more autonomy and responsibility than equivalent roles elsewhere in the NHS. About us Youll play a vital role in saving and improving lives daily in an environment where every day is different, we dont collect blood in hospitals, we work within our Donor Centres and out in the community. What we offer you: 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time. No night shifts Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role allows 27 days per year plus 8 bank/public holiday. Pro rata if part-time. Leave increases to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service An NHS career pathway- weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions 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. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 10th November 2024. Shortlisting will take place on or around 13th November 2024. Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing Monday 18th November 2024 subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Name: Sue Platt Job Title: Senior Sister, NorthwichMobile Team Contact Details: sue.platt@nhsbt.nhs.uk "}