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This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Job SummaryNHS 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. 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.Main Duties of the JobYou 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 youll be their first point of care during their time with us.Youll 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, youll work variable hours and days including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays all without the night shifts. Youll also be working alongside medical professionals, which means youll discover more autonomy and responsibility than equivalent roles elsewhere in the NHS.About YouExperience and KnowledgeHave 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 TrainingHave 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.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.NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns).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 14th February 2025.Interviews are anticipated to be held on 3rd March 2025 subject to confirmation.For informal enquiries please contact Name: Michaela Clarke, Job Title: Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse, Contact Details: Michaela.Clarke@nhsbt.nhs.uk.#J-18808-Ljbffr