Senior Healthcare Technical Officer inBasildon inBasildon PUBLISHED
TUE 26 NOV 2024
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The Senior Healthcare Technical Officer role at NHS Blood and Transplant in Basildon focuses on the efficient delivery of blood, blood products, and tissues to hospitals in the South East. Key responsibilities include processing orders, performing picking and packing tasks, managing inventory, and monitoring storage conditions. The position is critical for maintaining compliance with healthcare logistics standards and handling urgent delivery requests.
This full-time role operates on a 24/7 shift pattern, requiring flexibility, including evenings and weekends. Additional duties involve equipment maintenance, accurate record-keeping, and participation in an on-call rota. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including a recruitment and retention payment, generous annual leave, NHS Pension membership, and opportunities for professional development.
As a Senior Healthcare Technical Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and efficient delivery of vital blood, blood products and tissues to hospitals in the South East. Acting as the first point of contact for hospital requests, your responsibilities will include processing and dispatching orders, performing "pick and pack" tasks, and managing inventory. You will also monitor storage conditions, maintain equipment, and support the smooth running of the healthcare supply chain. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) provides a dynamic, collaborative working environment where precision, teamwork, and dedication directly contribute to saving lives.
Order Fulfilment and Picking/Packing: Accurately pick and pack blood and related products for hospital orders, ensuring all items are properly prepared and labelled for dispatch. Inventory and Stock Management: Monitor stock levels, manage stock rotation, and maintain proper storage conditions, including temperature-controlled environments. Manual Handling and Equipment Use: Safely handle equipment and supplies, with or without mechanical aids, in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Shift Work: Work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as part of a 24/7 shift pattern to ensure constant supply chain support. Equipment and Storage Monitoring: Perform regular checks on storage units to ensure supplies are kept at the required conditions, addressing any issues promptly. Documentation and Compliance: Keep accurate records of stock movements and dispatches, ensuring compliance with healthcare logistics standards. Emergency Deliveries: Respond efficiently to urgent delivery requests, processing, and dispatching orders quickly and accurately.
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This is a 37.5-hour post, operating on a 24/7 shift-based pattern covering days, evenings, nights, and public holidays, with some lone working. The role follows an 8-week shift pattern and requires participation in an on-call rota.
A recruitment and retention payment: 5% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum of £1,258 and a maximum of £2,122.
Flexible working opportunities where the role allows.
Generous annual leave entitlement: 27 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), increasing to 29 days after five years and 33 days after ten years.
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme – a defined benefit scheme. More details can be found at NHS Pensions.
A culture of continuous learning, with our Thrive programme supporting personal and professional development.
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