Blood Production Officer (HHTO) inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED 5 AUG 2024

Band 3

NHS Blood and Transplant

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.
Job Summary


The Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell immunohaematology techniques.

Your essential role in the processing, testing, storing and distribution of blood and blood products will directly contribute to the saving and improving of patients’ lives.

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

As part of the selection process, you will be invited to attend our Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role.


Main duties of the job



Responsibilities


Working within the RCI Reagents Production Laboratory as a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer (HHTO), you will have the opportunity to learn skills and train to be an essential member of our Reagents team. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting with the manufacturing, dispensing and labelling of in vitro diagnostic products. These are manufactured from blood donation components (red cells and plasma) plus a range of chemical products.
  • Following written instructions and ensuring the services you provide are in line with standard processes and good practice, showing attention to detail.
  • Undertaking routine and non-routine tasks, some of which may be of a repetitive nature.
  • Ensuring all activities are documented, keeping accurate records throughout all aspects of the job role.
  • Providing support and training to less experienced staff once trained and competent in the task.
  • Handling equipment and consumables on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with appropriate training.

You will be required to to participate in a shift working rota which may include evening, weekend or public holiday workings.


About You



Experience and Knowledge


  • Experience of working as part of a team.
  • Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.


Qualifications And Training


  • Level 3 qualification e.g. ‘A’ Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area. OR extensive experience of working in a Clinical Laboratory. OR Equivalent extensive experience of routine NHSBT procedures and understanding of non routine procedures.
  • Willingness to undertake further training 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


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.

Please note, following changes to UK immigration policy from April 4th, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position, as NHS Band 3 positions no longer meet the required salary threshold. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer at a pay point above the base of Band 3

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 14 August 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 28 and 29 August 2024 subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Lily Doyle, Reagents Production Manager at
Job Summary

The Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell immunohaematology techniques.

Your essential role in the processing, testing, storing and distribution of blood and blood products will directly contribute to the saving and improving of patients’ lives.

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

As part of the selection process, you will be invited to attend our Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role.

Main duties of the job


Responsibilities

Working within the RCI Reagents Production Laboratory as a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer (HHTO), you will have the opportunity to learn skills and train to be an essential member of our Reagents team. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting with the manufacturing, dispensing and labelling of in vitro diagnostic products. These are manufactured from blood donation components (red cells and plasma) plus a range of chemical products.
  • Following written instructions and ensuring the services you provide are in line with standard processes and good practice, showing attention to detail.
  • Undertaking routine and non-routine tasks, some of which may be of a repetitive nature.
  • Ensuring all activities are documented, keeping accurate records throughout all aspects of the job role.
  • Providing support and training to less experienced staff once trained and competent in the task.
  • Handling equipment and consumables on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with appropriate training.

You will be required to to participate in a shift working rota which may include evening, weekend or public holiday workings.

About You


Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience of working as part of a team.
  • Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.


Qualifications And Training

  • Level 3 qualification e.g. ‘A’ Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area. OR extensive experience of working in a Clinical Laboratory. OR Equivalent extensive experience of routine NHSBT procedures and understanding of non routine procedures.
  • Willingness to undertake further training 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

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.

Please note, following changes to UK immigration policy from April 4th, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position, as NHS Band 3 positions no longer meet the required salary threshold. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer at a pay point above the base of Band 3

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 14 August 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 28 and 29 August 2024 subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Lily Doyle, Reagents Production Manager at


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