Healthcare Assistant/ Donor Carer - Blood Donation inNorthwich inNorthwich PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a direct impact on saving and improving lives on a daily basis.
Comprehensive training program that equips you with valuable healthcare skills and knowledge.
No night shifts, allowing for a better work-life balance with flexible working opportunities.
Supportive environment with the potential for continuous learning and career advancement within the NHS.
Work within a multi-disciplinary team, gaining autonomy and responsibility.
Attractive benefits including 27 days of annual leave, increasing with service, along with an NHS pension scheme.
The Healthcare Assistant/Donor Carer position at NHS Blood and Transplant in Northwich involves providing exceptional care to volunteer blood donors in a supportive environment. This role allows individuals to develop valuable healthcare skills as they assist with blood collection sessions, manage safety protocols, and maintain accurate donor records. The job requires flexibility with work hours, including evenings and weekends, but does not involve night shifts. Candidates should have experience in customer service, strong numeracy and literacy skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
NHSBT emphasises a culture of continuous learning and offers comprehensive training, flexible working options, and a supportive environment for professional growth. The role also includes benefits such as an NHS pension scheme, generous leave policies, and opportunities for ongoing development through various programs. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of background, as NHSBT values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
NHSBT emphasises a culture of continuous learning and offers comprehensive training, flexible working options, and a supportive environment for professional growth. The role also includes benefits such as an NHS pension scheme, generous leave policies, and opportunities for ongoing development through various programs. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of background, as NHSBT values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
Job Summary
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’ll play a vital role in saving and improving lives daily in an environment where every day is different, we don’t collect blood in hospitals, we work within our Donor Centres and out in the community.
Main duties of the job
You will learn hands-on skills in healthcare and take your first steps into a professional career within the NHS. You’ll be fully trained in how to set up for a session, how to take blood from our donors, and you’ll be their first point of care during their time with us.
You’ll also 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’ll work variable hours and days including evenings, weekends and bank holidays all without the night shifts. You’ll also be working alongside medical professionals, which means you’ll discover more autonomy and responsibility than equivalent roles elsewhere in the NHS.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
Have experience of dealing with the public.
Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.
Qualifications And Training
Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points, provisional Driving Licence not acceptable.
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHSBT, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of 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- we’ve 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. It’s 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.jobsincare.com/job/jblib7re 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 5 January 2025
Shortlisting will take place on 7th January 2025.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing Monday 14th January 2025 subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact
Name: Sue Platt
Job Title: Senior Sister, Northwich Mobile Team
Contact Details:
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’ll play a vital role in saving and improving lives daily in an environment where every day is different, we don’t collect blood in hospitals, we work within our Donor Centres and out in the community.
Main duties of the job
You will learn hands-on skills in healthcare and take your first steps into a professional career within the NHS. You’ll be fully trained in how to set up for a session, how to take blood from our donors, and you’ll be their first point of care during their time with us.
You’ll also 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’ll work variable hours and days including evenings, weekends and bank holidays all without the night shifts. You’ll also be working alongside medical professionals, which means you’ll discover more autonomy and responsibility than equivalent roles elsewhere in the NHS.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
Have experience of dealing with the public.
Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.
Qualifications And Training
Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points, provisional Driving Licence not acceptable.
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHSBT, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of 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- we’ve 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. It’s 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.jobsincare.com/job/jblib7re 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 5 January 2025
Shortlisting will take place on 7th January 2025.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing Monday 14th January 2025 subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact
Name: Sue Platt
Job Title: Senior Sister, Northwich Mobile Team
Contact Details:
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Donor Carer in the UK, you will need a range of skills and qualities to effectively support patients and donors. Here are some essential skills and attributes for these roles:
Key Skills and Qualities
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, donors, and healthcare teams.
- Active listening to understand the needs and concerns of those you are helping.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and being sensitive to the feelings of patients and donors, providing emotional support when necessary.
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Building rapport with patients and their families, and working effectively within a team of healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail:
- Accurately following procedures and protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and donors.
5. Basic Medical Knowledge:
- Understanding of basic healthcare procedures, hygiene practices, and infection control measures.
6. Physical Stamina:
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting or moving patients and standing for extended periods.
7. Organizational Skills:
- Effectively managing time and tasks, prioritizing responsibilities to ensure smooth operation within the healthcare setting.
8. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to think critically and respond to unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
9. Computer Literacy:
- Familiarity with basic computer systems for maintaining patient records and accessing healthcare information.
Qualifications and Training
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be advantageous:
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Health and Social Care: Levels 2 and 3 can enhance your employability.
- Care Certificate: This sets out the minimum training standards for healthcare support workers in the UK.
- First Aid and CPR Certification: Useful for providing immediate care in emergencies.
Other Considerations
- Background Checks: Be prepared for background checks, as working in healthcare settings typically requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Experience: Previous experience in healthcare, volunteer work, or caring roles can be beneficial.
- Positive Attitude: A friendly, approachable demeanor can contribute significantly to patient and donor care.
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