Blood Production Officer (Known as HHTO)

Preparing and handling donor and patient samples safely, helping ensure accurate and reliable testing results for patients
Monitoring storage conditions and respond to alerts, helping maintain quality and safety standards
Recording and checking data accurately, supporting high-quality results and reducing errors
Working closely with your team, sharing information and raising any issues to keep work running smoothly
Prioritising your workload to meet daily targets, ensuring timely delivery of key laboratory activities
Helping maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with health and safety standards
Supporting stock control and equipment checks, helping the lab run efficiently and reduce waste
Contributing ideas to improve processes and supporting continuous improvement in the service
Supporting and guiding less experienced colleagues, helping others learn and develop

Experience of the using computers and basic IT programs.
Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, helping ensure safe handling of samples and effective teamwork
Able to organise and prioritise tasks to manage competing demands
Able to keep clear and accurate records, showing attention to detail.
Able to read, understand and follow written instructions and perform basic calculations.

Qualifications and Training

A level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications
Or Extensive experience working in a logistics/supply chain environment.
Or Equivalent extensive experience of routine NHSBT procedures and understanding of non routine procedures.

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, 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:

Enhancement for unsocial hours
Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and to 33 days after 10 years.
Inclusive 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:
Supportive learning culture - 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.
Health and wellbeing support - we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

Full time (Permanent) - 37.5 hours per week, 4:30am (or earlier) to 12:30 pm from Monday to Friday.
Part time (Fixed-term until 31/03/#####) - 15 hours per week, 4:30am to 12:30pm on Monday and Saturday.
Main duties of the job