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Biomedical Laboratory Assistant (known as HHTO)
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell immunohaema…
10 day(s) ago
Biomedical Laboratory Assistant (known as HHTO)
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell immunohaema…
10 day(s) ago
Transplant Development Manager - Assessment and Recovery Centre
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in…
14 day(s) ago
Transplant Development Manager - Assessment and Recovery Centre
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in…
14 day(s) ago
Digital Service Owner
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
14 day(s) ago
Digital Service Owner
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
14 day(s) ago
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Registration Offering and Allocation
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we are a unique service that works with our generous donors and patients to save and improve lives.
15 day(s) ago
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Registration Offering and Allocation
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we are a unique service that works with our generous donors and patients to save and improve lives.
15 day(s) ago
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experie…
16 day(s) ago
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experie…
16 day(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are recruiting for two full-time fixed-term positions.
17 day(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are recruiting for two full-time fixed-term positions.
17 day(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship if part time.
18 day(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship if part time.
18 day(s) ago
Senior Estates and Facilities Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Senior Estates & Facilities Manager, you will play a vital role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) deliver services that save and imp…
18 day(s) ago
Senior Estates and Facilities Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Senior Estates & Facilities Manager, you will play a vital role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) deliver services that save and imp…
18 day(s) ago
Deputy Estates and Facilities Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, South East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have an amazing opportunity available to join our well-established and forward-thinking organisation of NHS Blood and Transplant.
18 day(s) ago
Deputy Estates and Facilities Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, South East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have an amazing opportunity available to join our well-established and forward-thinking organisation of NHS Blood and Transplant.
18 day(s) ago
Service Development Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Join NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and help shape the future of specialist patient services across England and Wales.
19 day(s) ago
Service Development Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Join NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and help shape the future of specialist patient services across England and Wales.
19 day(s) ago
Programme Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Tees Valley and Durham, North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
21 day(s) ago
Programme Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Tees Valley and Durham, North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
21 day(s) ago
Sister/Charge nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experie…
21 day(s) ago
Sister/Charge nurse
NHS Blood and Transplant
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experie…
21 day(s) ago
Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist Specialist
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Join NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) as a Biomedical Scientist in our Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) laboratories and make a real impact on pati…
22 day(s) ago
Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist Specialist
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Join NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) as a Biomedical Scientist in our Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) laboratories and make a real impact on pati…
22 day(s) ago
Transport Driver
NHS Blood and Transplant
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Transport Driver you will keep blood and related products moving safely and on time, 24/7.
22 day(s) ago
Transport Driver
NHS Blood and Transplant
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a Transport Driver you will keep blood and related products moving safely and on time, 24/7.
22 day(s) ago
Senior Programme Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Tees Valley and Durham, North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
22 day(s) ago
Senior Programme Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Tees Valley and Durham, North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
22 day(s) ago
Biomedical Scientist (BMS)
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
23 day(s) ago
Biomedical Scientist (BMS)
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
23 day(s) ago
Regional Engagement Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,525 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Do you want to play a pivotal role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant recruit the donors and build partnerships needed to save and improve lives?
24 day(s) ago
Regional Engagement Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,525 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Do you want to play a pivotal role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant recruit the donors and build partnerships needed to save and improve lives?
24 day(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
24 day(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
24 day(s) ago
Customer Service Manager – Biomedical Scientist
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary You will be joining the Hospital Customer Service team covering national customer service issues.
29 day(s) ago
Customer Service Manager – Biomedical Scientist
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary You will be joining the Hospital Customer Service team covering national customer service issues.
29 day(s) ago
Specialist Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis Services
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) is the only patient-facing service within NHS Blood and Transplant and is recognised nationally as one of our…
29 day(s) ago
Specialist Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis Services
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) is the only patient-facing service within NHS Blood and Transplant and is recognised nationally as one of our…
29 day(s) ago
Head of Organ Donation Partnerships
NHS Blood and Transplant
Tees Valley and Durham, North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Help shape the future of organ donation across the UK.
29 day(s) ago
Head of Organ Donation Partnerships
NHS Blood and Transplant
Tees Valley and Durham, North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Help shape the future of organ donation across the UK.
29 day(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
1 month(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
1 month(s) ago
Principal Component Development Scientist
NHS Blood and Transplant
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Medical Researcher
Job summary NHSBTs Component Development Laboratory is an internationally recognised laboratory based at Cambridge, alongside Addenbrookes Hospital on the worl…
1 month(s) ago
Principal Component Development Scientist
NHS Blood and Transplant
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Medical Researcher
Job summary NHSBTs Component Development Laboratory is an internationally recognised laboratory based at Cambridge, alongside Addenbrookes Hospital on the worl…
1 month(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship if part time.
1 month(s) ago
Donor Carer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship if part time.
1 month(s) ago
Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 12 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
1 month(s) ago
Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)
NHS Blood and Transplant
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 12 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
1 month(s) ago
Biomedical Laboratory Assistant (known as HHTO)
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 009413
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
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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
009413
Job locations
NHSBT
14 Estuary Banks
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
What we offer:
Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
Read about our application process
Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 12th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
What we offer:
Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
Read about our application process
Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 12th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft office
- Experience of working as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft office
- Experience of working as part of a team
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
14 Estuary Banks
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
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14 Estuary Banks
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
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Transplant Development Manager - Assessment and Recovery Centre
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 009357
Job summary
At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in need. You too can join us and play your part in our life-saving organisation. Join our dedicated team in NHSBT organ donation and transplantation. You'll be part of a programme team at the forefront of organ transplantation projects, ultimately saving and improving lives.
The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage of organs available and demand.
You will contribute to life-saving work, where every day promises diversity and excitement managing critical programmes aimed at enhancing organ donation and transplantation services.
We are looking for a Transplant Development Manager to join us to support planning, leading and managing Assessment and Recovery Centre projects and activities that contribute to the achievement of NHSBT Strategy and Organ Donation and Transplant 2030: Meeting the Need strategy.
Main duties of the job
Your main role and responsibilities will include:
Planning, leading and managing Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) Clinical pathway projects and activities that contribute to the achievement of NHSBT Strategy and Organ Donation and Transplant 2030 Meeting the Need strategy.
ARCs Clinical pathways Service Development
Lead on patient experience and involvement (recipient)
Subject matter expert for ARCs programme
Deputise for ARCs Service Development Manager
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009357
Job locations
NHSBT - Bristol Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Birmingham Centre
Vincent Drive
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Plymouth Centre
Ground and First Floor
Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Tooting Centre
75 Cranmer Terrace
Tooting
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Barnsley Centre
Unit D, Capitol Way
Dodworth, Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Colindale Centre
Charcot Road
Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Manchester Centre
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Newcastle Centre
Holland Drive off Barrack Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4NQ
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Liverpool Speke
14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park
Speke, Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Southampton Centre
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5AF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.
The assessment process for this role will consist of a single panel interview with a task to prepare.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 19th/20th/21st October – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.
The assessment process for this role will consist of a single panel interview with a task to prepare.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 19th/20th/21st October – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level as demonstrated either by academic qualification or supported by extensive senior management and leadership experience at a senior level.
- Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Requirement for Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration professional registration which must be maintained in the role.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of successful improvement in service delivery and development and implementation of change.
- Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver strategy and business objectives.
- Experience of working as a senior Manager in the NHS
- Evidence of experience of leading effective change and innovation within teams /across an organisation.
- High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the entire donation and transplantation pathway, supporting and maintaining the processes which underpin it.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of organ donation the entire donation and transplantation pathway.
- Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management.
- Demonstrable experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives.
- Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation and transplantation, and the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and application in practice.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
- Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level as demonstrated either by academic qualification or supported by extensive senior management and leadership experience at a senior level.
- Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Requirement for Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration professional registration which must be maintained in the role.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of successful improvement in service delivery and development and implementation of change.
- Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver strategy and business objectives.
- Experience of working as a senior Manager in the NHS
- Evidence of experience of leading effective change and innovation within teams /across an organisation.
- High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the entire donation and transplantation pathway, supporting and maintaining the processes which underpin it.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of organ donation the entire donation and transplantation pathway.
- Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management.
- Demonstrable experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives.
- Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation and transplantation, and the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and application in practice.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
- Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Bristol Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
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Bristol
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United Kingdom
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Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 009294
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please only apply if you already have the right to work in the UK.
Join NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and help improve donor experiences through a major digital transformation programme. Working within the Donor Experience Services team, you will ensure donor needs are considered throughout the donation journey and help deliver improved outcomes.
The Donor and Session Programme (DASP) is a multi-year initiative that will modernise donor engagement and session delivery by replacing capabilities currently held within the Pulse blood management system. The programme will transform technology and experiences across Blood, Platelet and Plasma donation services.
We are seeking someone with experience supporting large transformation programmes, ideally within digital environments. A background in customer experience is desirable. You will be comfortable working in a complex environment, solving problems, influencing stakeholders with data and insight, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
This is a hybrid role, combining home working with travel to NHSBT sites as required.
Main duties of the job
The Service Owner is responsible for the end-to-end donor experience and strategic vision for a defined NHSBT service. Key responsibilities include:
- Defining and owning the service strategy, roadmap and development plans to improve donor experience and deliver DASP objectives.
- Leading cross-functional collaboration to ensure donor needs are translated into organisational priorities and delivery plans.
- Driving service performance, continuous improvement and strategic development, ensuring alignment with NHSBT objectives.
- Managing Donor Journey Managers and influencing stakeholders across multiple directorates to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Building strong relationships across DASP and NHSBT, promoting collaboration, innovation and high standards.
- Being accountable for service performance, KPIs and evidence-based plans that achieve agreed targets.
Travel and occasional overnight stays may be required, with prior notice
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009294
Job locations
England
Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
United Kingdom
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Colindale Blood Centre
Charcot Road, Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Birmingham Blood Centre
Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Tooting Blood Centre
75 Cranmer Terrace,
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Manchester Blood Centre,
Plymouth Grove,
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Liverpool Speke Blood Centre,
14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Bristol Filton Blood Centre
500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton,
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Barnsley Blood Centre
Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 4 October 2026.
The assessment process for this role may likely include a single interview assessment. Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 12 October 2026– subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 4 October 2026.
The assessment process for this role may likely include a single interview assessment. Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 12 October 2026– subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in the field of IT technology, plus significant relevant experience.
- MBA / Management / Marketing masters or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing a multi million pound budget.
- Practical success in interpreting user data and feedback to design and implement channel shift strategies to move users from traditional to digital delivery channels.
- Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery.
- Practical success in interpreting user data and feedback to design and implement channel shift strategies to move users from traditional to digital delivery channels
- Substantial experience in a senior marketing management role.
- Extensive project management/lead experience, coupled with a specialist understanding of project management techniques.
- Substantial experience of developing and implementing large-scale IT projects.
- Substantial experience of managing a multitude of projects concurrently.
- Demonstrable experience of implementing successful projects.
- Experience of managing in a strongly customer-orientated environment.
- Experience of developing and presenting business cases.
- Experience of dealing with conflict management.
- Extensive experience across all forms of marketing media.
- Experience of managing external agencies.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of change and risk management.
- Experience of managing a wide range of external stakeholders.
- Breadth of knowledge required across many concepts; HR, financial and managerial.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in the field of IT technology, plus significant relevant experience.
- MBA / Management / Marketing masters or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing a multi million pound budget.
- Practical success in interpreting user data and feedback to design and implement channel shift strategies to move users from traditional to digital delivery channels.
- Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery.
- Practical success in interpreting user data and feedback to design and implement channel shift strategies to move users from traditional to digital delivery channels
- Substantial experience in a senior marketing management role.
- Extensive project management/lead experience, coupled with a specialist understanding of project management techniques.
- Substantial experience of developing and implementing large-scale IT projects.
- Substantial experience of managing a multitude of projects concurrently.
- Demonstrable experience of implementing successful projects.
- Experience of managing in a strongly customer-orientated environment.
- Experience of developing and presenting business cases.
- Experience of dealing with conflict management.
- Extensive experience across all forms of marketing media.
- Experience of managing external agencies.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of change and risk management.
- Experience of managing a wide range of external stakeholders.
- Breadth of knowledge required across many concepts; HR, financial and managerial.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England
Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
United Kingdom
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England
Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
United Kingdom
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Registration Offering and Allocation
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 009107
Job summary
At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we are a unique service that works with our generous donors and patients to save and improve lives. We are on a mission to ensure that every patient receives the donation they need and you will be joining our Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (OTDT) Directorate to help make that happen.
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to be based within our Organ Donation & Transplantation (ODT) Hub to be responsible for the clinical leadership and delivery of the organ offering/allocation service in the UK.
Main duties of the job
- Being a member of a highly specialist team within NHSBT, responsible in conjunction with the Head of Service Delivery ODT Hub for the clinical leadership delivery of the organ offering/allocation service in the UK, where critical decision-making directly impacts patient outcomes.
- You will support multi-disciplinary transplant teams across the UK by being a visible, credible expert and role model, providing clinical guidance and ensuring seamless collaboration in complex situations.
- Be a key member of the team in the delivery of the strategy organ Donation and transplantation 2030: meeting the need, the organ utilisation group recommendations and in particular actions to support and maximise the potential for deceased donation.
- You will lead the planning and coordination of change implementation across offering and allocation, working collaboratively with clinical, operational, and policy stakeholders.
- Utilise your critical thinking and advanced clinical decision-making skills to work with the Head of Service Delivery (ODT Hub) and transplant community, influencing and negotiating to drive necessary change. This ensures robust systems and processes are in place, adhering to UK standards of practice for organ offering.
- Play a pivotal role in key advisory group meetings, offering expert advice on critical aspects such as registration, allocation, offering pathways, and follow-up processes. Your input will shape policies.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009107
Job locations
NHSBT - Bristol Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 4th October2026.
The assessment process for this role will include a single interview incorporating a task.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 14th and 15th October in person – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 4th October2026.
The assessment process for this role will include a single interview incorporating a task.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 14th and 15th October in person – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience as a Recipient Transplant Coordinator/Nurse or Specialist Nurse Organ Donation (SNOD)
- Awareness and understanding of current professional issues and developments within deceased donation and transplantation.
- Experience of working on service development projects.
- Evidence of experience of implementing effective change within team/across an organisation.
- Comprehensive understanding of the UK organ donation and transplantation pathway, including multidisciplinary teams and logistics (e.g., flights, tissue typing, microbiology).
- Experience in clinical decision-making under time-critical conditions.
- Experience of document control activities, for example training, validation, approval and review of local and national documents.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration education development.
- Professional knowledge acquired through Masters supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, or equivalent experience.
- Requirement for NMC professional registration required (which must be maintained in the role).
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience as a Recipient Transplant Coordinator/Nurse or Specialist Nurse Organ Donation (SNOD)
- Awareness and understanding of current professional issues and developments within deceased donation and transplantation.
- Experience of working on service development projects.
- Evidence of experience of implementing effective change within team/across an organisation.
- Comprehensive understanding of the UK organ donation and transplantation pathway, including multidisciplinary teams and logistics (e.g., flights, tissue typing, microbiology).
- Experience in clinical decision-making under time-critical conditions.
- Experience of document control activities, for example training, validation, approval and review of local and national documents.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration education development.
- Professional knowledge acquired through Masters supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, or equivalent experience.
- Requirement for NMC professional registration required (which must be maintained in the role).
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Bristol Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Bristol Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 009403
Job summary
As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experience. You will play a vital role in ensuring donor and patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and achieving operational targets while promoting excellent standards of care. As a visible clinical leader, you will support, motivate and develop colleagues, oversee donor eligibility and care, manage clinical risks, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will champion NHS Blood and Transplants values, ensuring every donor receives a compassionate, professional and positive experience while helping to save and improve lives through the collection of safe blood products.
Main duties of the job
- Lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to ensure a safe, effective and positive donation experience.
- Provide visible clinical leadership, setting clear expectations and supporting teams to achieve operational and quality objectives.
- Act as the expert in donor eligibility, donor care and the management of adverse donation events.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, standard operating procedures and clinical governance processes.
- Monitor performance, analyse clinical data, identify areas for improvement and support delivery of key performance indicators.
- Investigate incidents, complaints and quality concerns, implementing corrective actions and sharing learning with colleagues.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff, delivering training and supporting ongoing competency assessments and professional development.
- Promote service improvements, support change initiatives and contribute to audit, research and innovation activities.
- Manage session resources, stock, equipment and workforce deployment to maximise productivity and donor safety.
- Deputise for the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse/Donor Centre Manager when required.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
009403
Job locations
Plymouth (NHSBT)
Plymouth
United Kingdom
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Plymouth (NHSBT)
Plymouth
United Kingdom
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
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NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Plymouth (NHSBT)
Plymouth
United Kingdom
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
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Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 009369
Job summary
We are recruiting for two full-time fixed-term positions.
Job Summary
It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Donor Carer with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll be at the heart of the donor experience, supporting the people whose generosity helps provide life-saving blood and blood products to patients across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in healthcare, with comprehensive training and ongoing development to help you grow your skills and confidence. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll make a meaningful contribution every day by delivering excellent care, creating positive donor experiences and helping ensure a safe and reliable blood supply for those who need it most.
The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts!
You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 4 days per week/ 8 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 08:00 and finish 17:00. Late shifts start at 11:00 and finish 20:00, this will be 8.33 hour days.
Main duties of the job
Provide a caring and professional experience that helps donors feel welcome, informed and supported throughout their donation journey.
Learn and develop clinical skills, including donor screening, haemoglobin testing and blood collection procedures, supported by comprehensive training.
Monitor donor wellbeing and provide appropriate care and advice before, during and after donation.
Help maintain the highest standards of quality and safety by following clinical procedures and regulatory requirements.
Accurately record donor and donation information using electronic and manual systems.
Encourage donors to return and continue making a life-saving contribution through future donations.
Work closely with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional donor care and efficient donor sessions.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by embracing learning, developing new skills and supporting colleagues.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009369
Job locations
NHSBT
Bristol Centre
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS10 5LX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us, including your Skills for Healthcare Certificate.
- Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
- No night shifts.
- Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 21st September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for 9th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us, including your Skills for Healthcare Certificate.
- Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
- No night shifts.
- Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 21st September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for 9th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Experience
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Experience
Essential
- 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
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Bristol Centre
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS10 5LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Bristol Centre
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS10 5LX
United Kingdom
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Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 009379
Job summary
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship if part time. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
Job Summary
It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Donor Carer with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll play a vital role in supporting blood donors throughout their donation journey. Working as part of a skilled and supportive mobile team, youll help create a safe, positive and caring experience for donors while contributing to the collection of lifesaving blood products.
Youll receive comprehensive training to develop practical healthcare skills, including donor screening, venepuncture and donor care. Every day is different as you travel to donor sessions, work alongside healthcare professionals and help ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and donor experience. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, learn valuable clinical skills and build a rewarding career in a unique NHS organisation
The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts!
You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 4 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 08:00 and finish 18:30. Late shifts start at 10:00 and finish 21:20, this will be 9.375 hour days.
As the service predominantly operates on late shifts, the successful candidate will be expected to work these shifts on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment to setup and prepare our blood donation session.
Driving a 7.5 tonne van and 15-seater minibus as and when required (training and assessment will be provided).
Learn and develop practical healthcare skills, including donor health screening, venepuncture and post-donation care.
Work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality donor care and service excellence.
Maintain accurate donor records and support the safe handling, reconciliation and transportation of blood products and samples.
Encourage donors to return and continue making a lifesaving difference through regular donation appointments.
Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, infection prevention and regulatory compliance.
Support continuous improvement by contributing ideas, embracing new ways of working and participating in training and development opportunities.
Travel to different donation venues and help set up, operate and pack down equipment to ensure sessions run smoothly and efficiently.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
009379
Job locations
NHSBT
Wolverhampton Team
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 0SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 20th September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for w/c 5th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 20th September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for w/c 5th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Wolverhampton Team
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 0SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Wolverhampton Team
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 0SR
United Kingdom
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Senior Estates and Facilities Manager
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Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 008984
Job summary
As a Senior Estates & Facilities Manager, you will play a vital role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) deliver services that save and improve lives. You will lead the safe, efficient operation of a critical blood centre, ensuring facilities, infrastructure and support services perform at their best. Working with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement, maintain compliance, manage significant budgets and help shape future estates strategy. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, lead high-performing teams and influence decisions that support essential healthcare services every day.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for managing the effective and efficient provision of a wide range of estates and facilities services at the blood centre, in line with national standards and to meet the needs of customers. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, managing and developing multidisciplinary teams, including managers, administrators, receptionists, technicians and support services staff, fostering a culture of learning, continuous improvement and accountability, grow and deliver high-quality services.
- Contributing to the strategic development of the estate, including the formulation of NHSBTs Estates Strategy, through proactive engagement with colleagues and customers.
- Ensuring buildings, engineering systems and facilities remain compliant, reliable and fit for purpose.
- Delivering maintenance, improvement and capital projects that enhance the working environment and support operational resilience.
- Building strong relationships with customers, contractors and stakeholders to improve services and resolve issues effectively.
- Monitoring contractor performance and drive quality, value for money and continuous improvement.
- Lead planning, risk management and business continuity activities.
- Managing budgets, resources and procurement activity efficiently.
- Contributing to local, regional and national estates initiatives and strategy.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
008984
Job locations
NHSBT
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification or degree in Facilities Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior-level estates or facilities management experience within a service-based environment.
- Experience leading and developing teams, managing resources and delivering operational services.
- Proven experience managing contractors and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience managing budgets and making effective operational decisions.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, service improvement and facilities management, best practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification or degree in Facilities Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior-level estates or facilities management experience within a service-based environment.
- Experience leading and developing teams, managing resources and delivering operational services.
- Proven experience managing contractors and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience managing budgets and making effective operational decisions.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, service improvement and facilities management, best practice.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
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Deputy Estates and Facilities Manager
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 009114
Job summary
We have an amazing opportunity available to join our well-established and forward-thinking organisation of NHS Blood and Transplant. If you're experienced in facilities or maintenance management or working as an assistant facilities manager, you would experience valuable growth and support in working with our state-of-the-art systems in a well-structured and progressive organisation.
You will be supporting the Estates and Facilities Manager in managing the maintenance of our Oxford site and other sites in the surrounding area. You'll manage a small team of administrators and contractors to ensure a safe working environment for your colleagues, donors, and visitors. You'd be a core member of an organisation that's fundamental to the health and resilience of the nation.
We are always keen to appreciate the experience of new staff, whether you have private sector experience of building maintenance or you have worked within other NHS trusts. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll help the Estates & Facilities Manager in managing the effective and efficient delivery of local NHSBT site services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Support the delivery of high-quality estates and facilities services across multiple sites, helping ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments.
- Act as a key point of contact for local stakeholders, building strong relationships and responding to service needs effectively.
- Lead and support teams, contractors, and service providers, creating a positive, collaborative environment focused on performance and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to planning and delivering facilities projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to required standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture by supporting risk assessments, health and safety compliance, and emergency response arrangements.
- Help manage contracts, budgets, and resources, ensuring services are efficient and deliver value for money.
- Contribute to business continuity planning, responding effectively to incidents or unexpected events.
- Support the development and implementation of best practice, procedures, and quality systems.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009114
Job locations
NHSBT
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9BQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Either a degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience managing contractors and working within facilities or estates services.
- Knowledge and application of Health and Safety regulations and statutory compliance.
- Experience of managing people and leading teams to deliver objectives.
- Experience of working collaboratively across functions and building relationships.
- Experience managing facilities services and operations.
- Knowledge of risk management and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Either a degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience managing contractors and working within facilities or estates services.
- Knowledge and application of Health and Safety regulations and statutory compliance.
- Experience of managing people and leading teams to deliver objectives.
- Experience of working collaboratively across functions and building relationships.
- Experience managing facilities services and operations.
- Knowledge of risk management and continuous improvement.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9BQ
United Kingdom
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Oxford
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Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 009378
Job summary
Join NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and help shape the future of specialist patient services across England and Wales. As a Service Development Manager within Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS), youll play a vital role in delivering improvements that support patients, colleagues and healthcare partners. Working as part of the TAS Management Team, youll lead national programmes that introduce new technologies and services, improve ways of working, standardise best practice and strengthen service performance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a service that changes lives, while working with experts across NHSBT and the wider NHS. If you thrive on leading change, solving complex challenges and influencing service improvement at a national level, this role offers the chance to contribute, learn and progress in an organisation where your work truly matters.
Main duties of the job
Lead national improvement and development projects that help deliver better outcomes for patients and strengthen Therapeutic Apheresis Services across the NHS, including the planning and delivery of new TAS units. Lead the planning and implementation of new services and patient pathways working with operational teams, clinical colleagues and external partners. Build strong relationships across NHSBT and partner organisations including with Trusts, commercial customers, commissioners and suppliers to influence decisions, secure engagement and deliver successful change programmes. Help shape the future direction of TAS by contributing to strategic planning, service development and organisational priorities. Analyse complex information, identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhance quality, efficiency and performance. Develop and present business cases to senior managers to secure investment in the development of TAS services. Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams, creating an inclusive environment where people can contribute, learn and succeed. Analyse risks and impacts of change initiatives. Monitor project progress, manage risks, drive timely delivery, and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making. Influence, motivate, and support colleagues, to foster engagement in change initiatives. Provide service development support to local TAS units.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009378
Job locations
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
14 Estuary Banks
Speke
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Colindale
Charcot Road
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Tooting
75 Cranmer Terrace
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
500 North Bristol Park
Filton
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification OR Equivalent relevant professional qualifications/experience.
- Evidence of Post Graduate study in Management.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of change management and service redesign.
- Experience of setting objectives for direct reports and undertaking performance reviews.
- Experienced in managing projects and delivering change.
- Experience of planning for contingency and business continuity.
- Experience of working with quality standards in an environment governed by range of policies, and legislation.
- Thorough knowledge of transfusion science.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification OR Equivalent relevant professional qualifications/experience.
- Evidence of Post Graduate study in Management.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of change management and service redesign.
- Experience of setting objectives for direct reports and undertaking performance reviews.
- Experienced in managing projects and delivering change.
- Experience of planning for contingency and business continuity.
- Experience of working with quality standards in an environment governed by range of policies, and legislation.
- Thorough knowledge of transfusion science.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
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Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 009312
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) we are a unique organisation that works with patients and donors alike to save and improve lives every day. We are on a mission to ensure that every patient receives the donation they need and we are seeking an experienced senior project/programme manager to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of complex high-value projects and initiatives that will improve organ donation services across the UK designed to reduce the transplant waiting list. This is a highimpact role where your work will directly contribute to saving and transforming lives.
You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and previous experience leading clinical and nursing service improvement along with operating model design and transformation. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You will lead a number of projects and initiatives focused on clinical pathway development within Organ Donation. Working closely with nursing and clinical teams, and national NHS partners, you will ensure all initiatives are wellgoverned, evidencebased and deliver measurable strategic benefits.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will include:
- Lead the scoping, definition and planning of complex programmes and projects, translating strategic objectives into deliverable plans aligned to organisational priorities.
- Be accountable for the full programme/project lifecycle, applying NHSBT standards and P3M methodology to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
- Manage financial, human and technical resources effectively to achieve programme outcomes and strategic objectives.
- Oversee day-to-day programme delivery, including planning, budgeting, decision-making, risk and dependency management, business readiness, lessons learned, and stakeholder communications.
- Provide structure, direction and visibility of progress, supporting delivery in complex and uncertain environments.
- Drive benefits identification, tracking and realisation, ensuring measurable value and positive impact for NHSBT, donors and patients.
- Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix structure, promoting collaboration, capability development, innovation and high performance, including line management where required.
- Oversee delivery of complex projects and programmes, managing challenges and ensuring achievement of key milestones, budgets and quality standards.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009312
Job locations
England, Scotland and Wales
Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth
England
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Tooting Blood Centre
75 Cranmer Terrace
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Colindale Blood Centre
Charcot Road, Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Liverpool Speke Blood Centre,
14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Bristol Filton Blood Centre,
500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton,
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Birmingham Blood Centre
Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
London
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Manchester Blood Centre
Plymouth Grove,
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Barnsley Blood Centre
Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website. To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September.
The assessment process for this role will include: multiple assessment stages, the first being a video presentation, if you are successfully shortlisted you will then be invited to a competency-based interview.
Final interviews are anticipated to be held on Monday 19th October via Teams – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website. To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September.
The assessment process for this role will include: multiple assessment stages, the first being a video presentation, if you are successfully shortlisted you will then be invited to a competency-based interview.
Final interviews are anticipated to be held on Monday 19th October via Teams – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience.
- Programme Management qualification, e.g., MSP Practitioner or MSP advanced practitioner or with equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification, e.g APM Registered Project Professional, or Major Projects Leadership Academy, PRINCE 2
- Risk Management qualification (e.g., MoR) or equivalent.
- Better Business Cases (Five Case Model) training or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience leading complex change programmes and specialist projects with demonstrable benefits delivered.
- Extensive experience as a Programme Manager, with a proven track record of overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex specialist programmes.
- Experience of developing business cases using the Five Case Model and navigating public-sector approvals.
- Proven track record in risk and issue management, governance, and assurance processes.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and communications planning at senior levels.
- Experience of line management, including performance management and staff development.
- Experience of managing budgets and procurement processes in a public-sector context.
- Experience of benefits realisation and change management in complex environments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience.
- Programme Management qualification, e.g., MSP Practitioner or MSP advanced practitioner or with equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification, e.g APM Registered Project Professional, or Major Projects Leadership Academy, PRINCE 2
- Risk Management qualification (e.g., MoR) or equivalent.
- Better Business Cases (Five Case Model) training or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience leading complex change programmes and specialist projects with demonstrable benefits delivered.
- Extensive experience as a Programme Manager, with a proven track record of overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex specialist programmes.
- Experience of developing business cases using the Five Case Model and navigating public-sector approvals.
- Proven track record in risk and issue management, governance, and assurance processes.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and communications planning at senior levels.
- Experience of line management, including performance management and staff development.
- Experience of managing budgets and procurement processes in a public-sector context.
- Experience of benefits realisation and change management in complex environments.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England, Scotland and Wales
Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth
England
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England, Scotland and Wales
Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth
England
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
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Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 009305
Job summary
As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experience. You will play a vital role in ensuring donor and patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and achieving operational targets while promoting excellent standards of care. As a visible clinical leader, you will support, motivate and develop colleagues, oversee donor eligibility and care, manage clinical risks, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will champion NHS Blood and Transplants values, ensuring every donor receives a compassionate, professional and positive experience while helping to save and improve lives through the collection of safe blood products.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job Lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to ensure a safe, effective and positive donation experience. Provide visible clinical leadership, setting clear expectations and supporting teams to achieve operational and quality objectives. Act as the expert in donor eligibility, donor care and the management of adverse donation events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, standard operating procedures and clinical governance processes. Monitor performance, analyse clinical data, identify areas for improvement and support delivery of key performance indicators. Investigate incidents, complaints and quality concerns, implementing corrective actions and sharing learning with colleagues. Coach, mentor and develop staff, delivering training and supporting ongoing competency assessments and professional development. Promote service improvements, support change initiatives and contribute to audit, research and innovation activities. Manage session resources, stock, equipment and workforce deployment to maximise productivity and donor safety. Deputise for the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse/Donor Centre Manager when required.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009305
Job locations
Manchester Donor Clinic
Manchester
United Kingdom
M2 1DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the attached job
Your working hours will be:
On a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 9 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 08:00am and finish 16:50pm. Late shifts start at 10:40am and finish 19:30pm, this will be roughly 8 hour days.
Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you won’t be working more than five days a week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the attached job
Your working hours will be:
On a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 9 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 08:00am and finish 16:50pm. Late shifts start at 10:40am and finish 19:30pm, this will be roughly 8 hour days.
Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you won’t be working more than five days a week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
- Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Manchester Donor Clinic
Manchester
United Kingdom
M2 1DW
United Kingdom
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Manchester
United Kingdom
M2 1DW
United Kingdom
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Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist Specialist
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Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 009272
Job summary
Join NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) as a Biomedical Scientist in our Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) laboratories and make a real impact on patient care. You'll work as part of a clinical team, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, in a role that directly contributes to saving and improving lives.
We offer a structured New Starter Course combining interactive e-learning, online group teaching, and hands-on training at our national laboratories. You'll gain experience in core transfusion techniques, advanced RCI testing, and innovative methods, including virtual reality learning. Protected training time, funding support, and guidance from specialist Biomedical Scientists ensure you can develop the skills needed to excel in your role.
There are excellent opportunities to specialise in areas such as Quality Control, training and education, or research and development. Whether you're an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with post-registration experience or a motivated BMS keen to develop specialist transfusion skills, we provide support to help you achieve your qualifications and career ambitions.
In return, you'll enjoy a dynamic working environment, modern equipment, and a rewarding role where your work makes a difference every day.
Main duties of the job
In this role your responsibilities will include:
- Performing, analysing, recording and interpreting a wide range of laboratory investigations and technical procedures relating to patient test results and blood products, with the support of the team.
- Monitoring workflow, procedures, equipment and storage facilities and taking appropriate action to resolve problems within agreed timescales.
- Analyse, validate, interpret, record, transmit and report the results of routine and complex investigations.
- Handling blood samples and operate a range of laboratory analysers and equipment.
- Supervising, training and mentoring junior scientific and support staff.
- Providing specialist advice to a range of service users.
You will be required to provide cover in times of operational difficulty, with reasonable notice.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009272
Job locations
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5
- Good understanding of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Evidence of completing a structured training programme in Transfusion and Transplantation Science.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
- Band 6
- Science graduate with relevant post graduate training e.g. British Blood Transfusion Society specialist certificate or equivalent.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Broad understanding of the NHSBT including its functions/departments and the wider healthcare community.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical Scientist role within NHSBT.
- Experienced in the use of a range of laboratory equipment.
- Broad Knowledge of transfusion and transplantation science.
- Competent in a range of manual scientific techniques.
- Band 6
- Broad science knowledge with a specialist knowledge of transfusion gained through previous experience working as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Evidence of working to the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, UKAS and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
- Experienced in prioritising and issuing work to other staff and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met.
- Experienced in specialised laboratory techniques using a wide range of complex equipment.
- Evidence of training and mentoring staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5
- Good understanding of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Evidence of completing a structured training programme in Transfusion and Transplantation Science.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
- Band 6
- Science graduate with relevant post graduate training e.g. British Blood Transfusion Society specialist certificate or equivalent.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Broad understanding of the NHSBT including its functions/departments and the wider healthcare community.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical Scientist role within NHSBT.
- Experienced in the use of a range of laboratory equipment.
- Broad Knowledge of transfusion and transplantation science.
- Competent in a range of manual scientific techniques.
- Band 6
- Broad science knowledge with a specialist knowledge of transfusion gained through previous experience working as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Evidence of working to the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, UKAS and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
- Experienced in prioritising and issuing work to other staff and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met.
- Experienced in specialised laboratory techniques using a wide range of complex equipment.
- Evidence of training and mentoring staff.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
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Employer details
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NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
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Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 009288
Job summary
As a Transport Driver you will keep blood and related products moving safely and on time, 24/7. You will collect and deliver essential items between our sites and customers, using on-board technology to track and record every movement. You will take pride in providing a professional service, completing daily vehicle checks, and keeping vehicles and equipment secure and clean. With full training, you may also support urgent blue light deliveries. This is a hands-on role where your judgement, reliability and customer care help protect patients and support clinical teams every day.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will drive our vehicles to collect, transport and deliver blood and related products and equipment. You will keep your vehicle secure and roadworthy, complete daily checks, and help us deliver a reliable service that patients and hospitals can depend on.
- Drive a range of vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonne (except in South London (Tooting), Basildon, Lancaster and Southampton, where you will drive light goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonne).
- Use digital hand-held devices to track work and complete accurate electronic and paper records.
- Load and unload products and equipment, including assembling and dismantling kit, and safely move items up to 20kg with or without lifting aids.
- Carry out vehicle security checks, daily checks and basic maintenance, and report defects promptly.
- Support urgent blue light deliveries when required (full training will be provided).
- Use your customer care skills to give colleagues, donors, hospital staff and members of the public a positive experience of NHSBT.
This role works a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week shift system, including variable hours and days, evening and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009288
Job locations
NHS Blood & Transplant Cambridge Centre
Long Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 0PT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Enhanced payment for unsocial hours
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on 20th September 2026 however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview and driving assessment. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 29th and 30th September 2026 subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Enhanced payment for unsocial hours
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on 20th September 2026 however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview and driving assessment. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 29th and 30th September 2026 subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less on your licence which will be subject to DVLA check is essential
- C1 driving licence would be desirable. B licence is essential for this role
- Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills which will be assessed at interview stage
Experience
Essential
- Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency
- Able to work with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages
- A good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less on your licence which will be subject to DVLA check is essential
- C1 driving licence would be desirable. B licence is essential for this role
- Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills which will be assessed at interview stage
Experience
Essential
- Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency
- Able to work with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages
- A good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHS Blood & Transplant Cambridge Centre
Long Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 0PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHS Blood & Transplant Cambridge Centre
Long Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 0PT
United Kingdom
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Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 009062
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point at the top of Band 8b.
At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) we are a unique organisation that works with patients and donors alike to save and improve lives every day. We are on a mission to ensure that every patient receives the donation they need. We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex high-value digital projects and programmes that align with NHSBTs strategic objectives, ensuring the successful delivery of outcomes and benefits within defined time, cost, and quality parameters.
Join our dedicated team in NHSBT organ donation and transplantation. You'll be part of a programme team at the forefront of organ transplantation projects, ultimately saving and improving lives. The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage of organs available and demand.
You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in change transformation. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Programme Manager, the post holder will lead complex, high-value programmes that deliver transformational change and strategic benefits, supporting NHSBTs long-term objectives. The post holder will:
- Lead the scoping, definition and planning of complex programmes, translating organisational priorities into deliverable plans aligned to NHSBT objectives.
- Drive end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards, while managing resources, risks, issues and dependencies.
- Establish and oversee benefits management, ensuring measurable value, sustainable outcomes and alignment with organisational goals.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, promoting collaboration, innovation and high performance to deliver programme objectives.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and influencing decisions through effective communication and engagement.
- Undertake line management responsibilities where required, supporting performance, development and succession planning.
- Act as a senior leader within NHSBT, contributing to strategic planning and championing continuous improvement, equity, diversity and inclusion.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009062
Job locations
England
Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth
England
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Bristol Filton
Bristol Filton Blood Centre, 500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton,
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Manchester Blood Centre
Plymouth Grove,
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Liverpool Speke Blood Centre,
14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Tooting Blood Centre
75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting,
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Barnsley Blood Centre
Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Colindale Blood Centre
Charcot Road, Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Birmingham Blood Centre
Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website. To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September.
The assessment process for this role will include: multiple interview rounds, the first being a video presentation, if you are successfully shortlisted you will then be invited to a competency-based interview.
Final interviews are anticipated to be held on Friday 9th October via Teams – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website. To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September.
The assessment process for this role will include: multiple interview rounds, the first being a video presentation, if you are successfully shortlisted you will then be invited to a competency-based interview.
Final interviews are anticipated to be held on Friday 9th October via Teams – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience.
- Programme management qualifications such as MSP practitioner or advance practitioner or equivalent experience.
- One or more recognised project management qualifications APM Registered Project Professional, or Major Projects Leadership Academy, PRINCE 2 and Agile DSDM qualification.
- Training in Benefits Realisation and Better Business Cases (aligned to Green Book).
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to programme management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience over a number of years of leading complex change transformational programmes with successful delivery of outcomes and benefits.
- Expertise in leading large diverse group through significant change with technique to reduce resistance and maximise adoption of change, including awareness of people change management theories.
- Proven track record in business case development using the HM Treasury Five Case Model.
- Experience of managing programme budgets, cost forecasts, and benefits realisation.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement internally and externally and with external supplier environments.
- Experience of applying lessons learned and continuous improvement in programme delivery to enhance capability.
- Deep specialist knowledge of programme management principles, methodologies (e.g., MSP), and best practices, applied in a large, complex organisation.
- Experience in driving the development and implementation of new services or policies within a programme context.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience.
- Programme management qualifications such as MSP practitioner or advance practitioner or equivalent experience.
- One or more recognised project management qualifications APM Registered Project Professional, or Major Projects Leadership Academy, PRINCE 2 and Agile DSDM qualification.
- Training in Benefits Realisation and Better Business Cases (aligned to Green Book).
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to programme management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience over a number of years of leading complex change transformational programmes with successful delivery of outcomes and benefits.
- Expertise in leading large diverse group through significant change with technique to reduce resistance and maximise adoption of change, including awareness of people change management theories.
- Proven track record in business case development using the HM Treasury Five Case Model.
- Experience of managing programme budgets, cost forecasts, and benefits realisation.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement internally and externally and with external supplier environments.
- Experience of applying lessons learned and continuous improvement in programme delivery to enhance capability.
- Deep specialist knowledge of programme management principles, methodologies (e.g., MSP), and best practices, applied in a large, complex organisation.
- Experience in driving the development and implementation of new services or policies within a programme context.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England
Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth
England
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
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NHS Blood and Transplant
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Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth
England
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
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Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 009397
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point at the top of Band 5.
Job Summary
As a Biomedical Scientist in Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI), youll use your scientific expertise to help deliver safe and effective diagnostic and transfusion services that directly support patients across the UK. Working in a specialist laboratory environment, youll perform and interpret a wide range of tests, operate advanced laboratory equipment, and contribute to the delivery of blood and tissue products. Youll play an important role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, while working alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative and supportive team. This is an opportunity to contribute to life-saving services, develop specialist knowledge, and continue building your career within NHS Blood and Transplant.
Main duties of the job
Use specialist laboratory techniques and technology to perform diagnostic testing that supports the safe treatment of patients.
Interpret test results accurately and make evidence-based decisions to help maintain the highest standards of patient and product safety.
Communicate scientific and technical information clearly with colleagues, healthcare professionals and partner laboratories.
Work with a range of specialist equipment, carrying out routine maintenance, calibration and quality checks to ensure reliable performance.
Contribute to services that support patients with complex transfusion and transplantation needs through specialist testing and analysis.
Help maintain quality standards by following laboratory procedures, regulatory requirements and good manufacturing practice.
Support continuous improvement by contributing to service developments, updating procedures and helping resolve quality incidents.
Share your knowledge by supporting the training and development of colleagues, trainees and support staff.
Build your expertise through continuing professional development and opportunities to learn across specialist laboratory areas
Being able to work variable hours and days, weekends and bank holidays as per the roster within the department (unless otherwise rostered within the shift agreement) with appropriate notice, depending on specialty.
You will be required to participate in the shift rota and on call rotas and to provide cover during operational emergencies.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009397
Job locations
NHSBT
Birmingham Centre
Birmingham
United Kingdom
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 17th September 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.
The assessment process for this role will include a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 5thOctober2026 subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 17th September 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.
The assessment process for this role will include a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 5thOctober2026 subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Broad understanding of the NHSBT including its functions/departments and the wider healthcare community.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical Scientist role within NHSBT.
- Experienced in the use of a range of laboratory equipment.
- Broad Knowledge of transfusion and transplantation science.
- Competent in a range of manual scientific techniques.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Broad understanding of the NHSBT including its functions/departments and the wider healthcare community.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical Scientist role within NHSBT.
- Experienced in the use of a range of laboratory equipment.
- Broad Knowledge of transfusion and transplantation science.
- Competent in a range of manual scientific techniques.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Birmingham Centre
Birmingham
United Kingdom
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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NHS Blood and Transplant
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NHSBT
Birmingham Centre
Birmingham
United Kingdom
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 009237
Job summary
Do you want to play a pivotal role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant recruit the donors and build partnerships needed to save and improve lives? As a Regional Community Engagement Manager, you will lead the delivery of regional community engagement plans that inspire people to become blood and plasma donors, and sign up for the organ, stem cell and bone marrow registers. You will build strategic partnerships with organisations and community groups, develop innovative engagement activities, and lead regional teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will help increase awareness, strengthen community relationships, and ensure we have enough donors to meet patient needs now and in the future.
Main duties of the job
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of regional community engagement plans aligned to NHSBT's strategic objectives. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with organisations, businesses and community groups to increase donor awareness and recruitment. Identify and develop opportunities that encourage blood and plasma donation, and sign up to the organ, stem cell and bone marrow registers. Collaborate with colleagues across Donor Experience, Operations, Transplant and Transfusion teams to deliver engagement priorities and campaigns. Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring consistent and effective partnership working. Lead, motivate and support the Community Engagement team, (Coordinators and Events Assistants) to achieve regional objectives. Monitor, analyse and evaluate engagement activity to measure impact and drive continuous improvement. Manage allocated budgets responsibly, ensuring value for money and compliance with organisational policies. Champion safe working practices, inclusion and positive stakeholder experiences across all engagement activity.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,525 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
21 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009237
Job locations
Newcastle Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
NE2 4NQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for a full list of the duties of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for a full list of the duties of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in stakeholder or community engagement, supported by significant relevant experience.
- Management, Marketing Master's degree or equivalent experience working at Master's level.
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
- Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice)
- Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice)
Experience
Essential
- Successful track record of Community Engagement leadership at a strategic level within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity.
- Experience in a senior stakeholder engagement role and of developing, delivering and evaluating stakeholder engagement programmes
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and equality.
- Extensive project management/lead experience, coupled with a specialist understanding of project management techniques.
- Experience of working with faith / belief groups in a professional or personal capacity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in stakeholder or community engagement, supported by significant relevant experience.
- Management, Marketing Master's degree or equivalent experience working at Master's level.
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
- Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice)
- Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice)
Experience
Essential
- Successful track record of Community Engagement leadership at a strategic level within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity.
- Experience in a senior stakeholder engagement role and of developing, delivering and evaluating stakeholder engagement programmes
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and equality.
- Extensive project management/lead experience, coupled with a specialist understanding of project management techniques.
- Experience of working with faith / belief groups in a professional or personal capacity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Newcastle Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
NE2 4NQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Newcastle Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
NE2 4NQ
United Kingdom
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 009365
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
Job Summary
We have four vacancies available; each offered on a part-time basis of 37.5 hours per fortnight.
It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Donor Carer with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll play a vital role in supporting blood donors throughout their donation journey. Working as part of a skilled and supportive mobile team, youll help create a safe, positive and caring experience for donors while contributing to the collection of lifesaving blood products.
Youll receive comprehensive training to develop practical healthcare skills, including donor screening, venepuncture and donor care. Every day is different as you travel to donor sessions, work alongside healthcare professionals and help ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and donor experience.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, learn valuable clinical skills and build a rewarding career in a unique NHS organisation The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts!
You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 4 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 06:45 and finish 18:30. Late shifts start at 10:00 and finish 21:00, this will be 9.375 hour days. As the service predominantly operates on late shifts, the succe
Main duties of the job
Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment to setup and prepare our blood donation session.
Driving a 7.5 tonne van and 15-seater minibus as and when required (training and assessment will be provided).
Learn and develop practical healthcare skills, including donor health screening, venepuncture and post-donation care.
Work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality donor care and service excellence.
Maintain accurate donor records and support the safe handling, reconciliation and transportation of blood products and samples.
Encourage donors to return and continue making a lifesaving difference through regular donation appointments.
Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, infection prevention and regulatory compliance.
Support continuous improvement by contributing ideas, embracing new ways of working and participating in training and development opportunities.
Travel to different donation venues and help set up, operate and pack down equipment to ensure sessions run smoothly and efficiently.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
009365
Job locations
NHSBT
Southampton Centre - Coxford Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5AF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for 28th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for 28th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Southampton Centre - Coxford Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Southampton Centre - Coxford Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5AF
United Kingdom
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Customer Service Manager – Biomedical Scientist
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Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 009396
Job summary
You will be joining the Hospital Customer Service team covering national customer service issues. We are offering hybrid working meaning the successful applicant may be based at any main NHSBT centre nationally with hybrid working optional. There is an expectation to travel to meetings nationally as required.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your transfusion and biomedical science knowledge to make a difference to the support, services and components NHSBT provides to hospital transfusion teams.You will identify trends, insights and key messages producing clear and engaging reports that tell a story to support service improvement. To do this you will focus on analysing and interpreting complex data from a range of sources, including customer complaints, surveys, credits, compliments and other feedback, using your well-developed IT skills.
You will work primarily with NHSBT colleagues with some contact with hospital transfusion staff. You will be involved in national and regional projects as a transfusion specialist and advocate for hospitals and their patients. The role involves working independently on a range of tasks and projects, with direction, oversight and support from the Projects and Customer Insights Manager.
Note: This is a national role with the opportunity to work for a national organisation and be based at one of the following locations: Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton, or Oxford.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective key relationships with NHSBT service users in the healthcare community. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as our primary outward-facing link with hospitals, understanding and interpreting their requirements and expectations against our standards of good transfusion practice and cost effectiveness
- Working with other NHSBT departments to promote and implement change ensuring a consistent, professional level of service is achieved.
- Driving resolution of any issues, complaints and feedback raised by external and internal customers through formal and informal routes in order to improve our services.
- Promoting a customer service ethos within NHSBT and contribute to the strategic direction of the directorate, leading or participating in projects to improve our products and service
- Acting as an advocate for the community, promoting our objectives and strategic direction and providing high quality information on products and services.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009396
Job locations
NHSBT
Vincent Drive
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5AF
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Long Road
Cambridge
CB2 0PT
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Holland Drive
off Barrack Road
Newcastle
NE2 4NQ
United Kingdom
NHSBT
75 Cranmer Terrace
Tooting
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Phoenix House
Christopher Martin Road
Basildon, Essex
SS14 3EZ
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT
500 North Bristol Park
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9BQ
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Dodworth
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to use your transfusion and biomedical science knowledge to make a difference to the support, services and components NHSBT provides to hospital transfusion teams. You will identify trends, insights and key messages producing clear and engaging reports that tell a story to support service improvement. To do this you will focus on analysing and interpreting complex data from a range of sources, including customer complaints, surveys, credits, compliments and other feedback, using your well-developed IT skills. You will work primarily with NHSBT colleagues with some contact with hospital transfusion staff.
You will be involved in national and regional projects as a transfusion specialist and advocate for hospitals and their patients. The role involves working independently on a range of tasks and projects, with direction, oversight and support from the Projects and Customer Insights Manager.
Note: This is a national role with the opportunity to work for a national organisation and be based at one of the following locations: Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton, or Oxford. Your base location will be mutually agreed with the hiring manager following the final interview outcome, and we will aim to appoint you to the nearest available base where possible.
What we offer:
- A starting salary of £49,387 - £56,515 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
- A full time, 12-month fixed-term / secondment opportunity to join as a Band 7, and progress with NHSBT.
-
Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton or Oxford.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to use your transfusion and biomedical science knowledge to make a difference to the support, services and components NHSBT provides to hospital transfusion teams. You will identify trends, insights and key messages producing clear and engaging reports that tell a story to support service improvement. To do this you will focus on analysing and interpreting complex data from a range of sources, including customer complaints, surveys, credits, compliments and other feedback, using your well-developed IT skills. You will work primarily with NHSBT colleagues with some contact with hospital transfusion staff.
You will be involved in national and regional projects as a transfusion specialist and advocate for hospitals and their patients. The role involves working independently on a range of tasks and projects, with direction, oversight and support from the Projects and Customer Insights Manager.
Note: This is a national role with the opportunity to work for a national organisation and be based at one of the following locations: Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton, or Oxford. Your base location will be mutually agreed with the hiring manager following the final interview outcome, and we will aim to appoint you to the nearest available base where possible.
What we offer:
- A starting salary of £49,387 - £56,515 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
- A full time, 12-month fixed-term / secondment opportunity to join as a Band 7, and progress with NHSBT.
-
Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton or Oxford.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in transfusion / transplant or relevant science. OR Equivalent highly specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. IBMS or BSHI.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Good Laboratory Practices, Clinical Pathology Accreditation, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer packages including MS Office Suite, databases and spreadsheets including Microsoft Office.
- Proven experience of data analysis and presentation to provide management information and reports on a regular basis.
- Have an excellent understanding of the role of transfusion in patient treatment and relevant procedures.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customer service issues.
- Experience of managing and chairing meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in transfusion / transplant or relevant science. OR Equivalent highly specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. IBMS or BSHI.
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
- Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Good Laboratory Practices, Clinical Pathology Accreditation, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer packages including MS Office Suite, databases and spreadsheets including Microsoft Office.
- Proven experience of data analysis and presentation to provide management information and reports on a regular basis.
- Have an excellent understanding of the role of transfusion in patient treatment and relevant procedures.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customer service issues.
- Experience of managing and chairing meetings.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Vincent Drive
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
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West Midlands
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
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Specialist Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis Services
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 009210
Job summary
Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) is the only patient-facing service within NHS Blood and Transplant and is recognised nationally as one of our flagship clinical services. We are expanding TAS across the Southwest Peninsula, providing specialist outreach support to the four main hospitals in Devon and Cornwall.
As a TAS Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering lifesaving and life-enhancing apheresis treatments to both adult and paediatric patients. There is no dedicated TAS unit within the Southwest; instead, you will work entirely through outreach, travelling to and operating within partner hospitals across the region. This offers exceptional variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop strong working relationships within multiple host Trusts.
You will be joining a unique national NHS service that combines specialist expertise with the infrastructure and support of both NHS Blood and Transplant and our partner organisations. To help you thrive, we provide a comprehensive residential induction and continuous professional development tailored specifically to this highly specialised role.
If you are looking for a dynamic, autonomous nursing role where every day is different and where you can make a direct, meaningful impact on patient care across Devon and Cornwall, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and delivery of apheresis procedures for both emergency and elective patients and donors taking part in a 24/7 on-call rota.
In this role you will be:
- Performing therapeutic apheresis and cell collection procedures in paediatrics and adults.
- Planning the nursing care of patients/donors and be responsible for all aspects of clinical care, providing advice to patients/donors and staff as necessary.
- Providing safe and compassionate care within a total quality system, upholding the clinical standards of the service by ensuring they are working within their limitations, ensuring best practice and clinical effectiveness is achieved within policy frameworks.
- Working within a total quality management system approach, to maintain nursing practice standards to meet local regulatory frameworks, licences, and laws.
- Establishing and maintaining effective written and verbal communication using a variety of methods with key stakeholders to support patient centred care and quality and safety.
- Providing clinical support and supervision to less experienced staff and student nurses and will be a source of clinical knowledge and expertise.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009210
Job locations
NHSBT
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) is the only patient-facing service within NHS Blood and Transplant and is recognised nationally as one of our flagship clinical services. We are expanding TAS across the Southwest Peninsula, providing specialist outreach support to the four main hospitals in Devon and Cornwall.
As a TAS Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering lifesaving and life-enhancing apheresis treatments to both adult and paediatric patients. There is no dedicated TAS unit within the Southwest; instead, you will work entirely through outreach, travelling to and operating within partner hospitals across the region. This offers exceptional variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop strong working relationships within multiple host Trusts.
You will be joining a unique national NHS service that combines specialist expertise with the infrastructure and support of both NHS Blood and Transplant and our partner organisations. To help you thrive, we provide a comprehensive residential induction and continuous professional development tailored specifically to this highly specialised role.
If you are looking for a dynamic, autonomous nursing role where every day is different and where you can make a direct, meaningful impact on patient care across Devon and Cornwall, we would be delighted to receive your application.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
Requirement to participate in an on-call and shift-based rota, which may include evening, weekend, or public holiday working.
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) is the only patient-facing service within NHS Blood and Transplant and is recognised nationally as one of our flagship clinical services. We are expanding TAS across the Southwest Peninsula, providing specialist outreach support to the four main hospitals in Devon and Cornwall.
As a TAS Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering lifesaving and life-enhancing apheresis treatments to both adult and paediatric patients. There is no dedicated TAS unit within the Southwest; instead, you will work entirely through outreach, travelling to and operating within partner hospitals across the region. This offers exceptional variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop strong working relationships within multiple host Trusts.
You will be joining a unique national NHS service that combines specialist expertise with the infrastructure and support of both NHS Blood and Transplant and our partner organisations. To help you thrive, we provide a comprehensive residential induction and continuous professional development tailored specifically to this highly specialised role.
If you are looking for a dynamic, autonomous nursing role where every day is different and where you can make a direct, meaningful impact on patient care across Devon and Cornwall, we would be delighted to receive your application.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
Requirement to participate in an on-call and shift-based rota, which may include evening, weekend, or public holiday working.
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level through:
- Be a Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration; RN1 Adult Nurse level 1, RNA Adult Nurse level 1, and /or RN8 Childrens Nurse level 1 or RNC Childrens Nurse level 1 (which must be maintained).
- Plus:
- Degree in clinical area
- OR
- Equivalent level of post registration experience/qualification in acute/specialised clinical area
- Possess a teaching/assessment qualification OR equivalent experience.
- Evidence of recent post registration education/learning
- Demonstrate an awareness of current issues in nursing
- Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical management and the ability to make decision
- Demonstrable experience of planning, implementing and evaluating changes in clinical practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of and experience in working to performance objectives and organisational targets
- Experience of initiating and supporting the professional development of self and others
- Demonstrates experience of mentoring/coaching staff in the clinical environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit and research
- Understand the principles of clinical effectiveness and best practice
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level through:
- Be a Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration; RN1 Adult Nurse level 1, RNA Adult Nurse level 1, and /or RN8 Childrens Nurse level 1 or RNC Childrens Nurse level 1 (which must be maintained).
- Plus:
- Degree in clinical area
- OR
- Equivalent level of post registration experience/qualification in acute/specialised clinical area
- Possess a teaching/assessment qualification OR equivalent experience.
- Evidence of recent post registration education/learning
- Demonstrate an awareness of current issues in nursing
- Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical management and the ability to make decision
- Demonstrable experience of planning, implementing and evaluating changes in clinical practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of and experience in working to performance objectives and organisational targets
- Experience of initiating and supporting the professional development of self and others
- Demonstrates experience of mentoring/coaching staff in the clinical environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit and research
- Understand the principles of clinical effectiveness and best practice
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
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Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 009100
Job summary
Help shape the future of organ donation across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-profile partnerships that influence how millions of people engage with organ donation at key moments in their everyday lives. Working at the intersection of healthcare, digital innovation and public engagement, you'll build relationships that create lasting impact and help ensure more patients receive the life-saving transplants they need.
We're looking for a commercially minded and strategically focused leader who thrives on building influential partnerships and turning ambitious ideas into measurable outcomes. If you're experienced in navigating complex stakeholder environments, driving change through collaboration, and identifying innovative ways to reach large audiences, this role offers the chance to make a genuine national difference while leading a growings for Organ Donation partnerships, with a strong emphasis on embedding organ donation prompts into high-volume digital journeys and public services. This includes ensuring alignment to NHSBTs Marketing, Communications and Engagement Strategy, and developing robust short, medium and long-term plans to maximise the impact of digital integrations, increase registration rates and support improved patient outcomes. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring partners deliver against agreed objectives and for optimising the performance of and important area of work within
Main duties of the job
The Head of Organ Donation Partnerships leads the development and delivery of strategic partnerships that drive registrations to the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR), with a particular focus on large-scale digital and public service integrations. The role is responsible for securing, implementing and optimising partnerships that increase registrations, improve consent rates and support patient needs.
As a senior member of the Partnerships management team, the post holder will lead the Organ Donation Partnerships strategy, ensuring alignment with NHSBT's Marketing, Communications and Engagement Strategy. They will be accountable for delivering registration targets through key partnership channels, including the NHS App, DVLA, government digital services and emerging cross-government platforms.
Working closely with the Organ Donor Register Team and key stakeholders, the post holder will maximise the performance of digital partnership opportunities, ensuring partners deliver against agreed objectives and contribute to increased registration rates and improved patient outcomes.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009100
Job locations
England
Charcot Road, Colindale
England
United Kingdom
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Liverpool Speke Blood Centre
14 Estuary Banks The Estuary Commerce Park
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Bristol Filton Blood Centre
500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Manchester Blood Centre
Plymouth Grove,
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Barnlsey Blood Centre
Unit D, Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Birmingham Blood Centre
Vincent Drive Centre, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Colindale Blood Centre
Charcot Road, Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT
Tooting Blood Centre
75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting,
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 16th September 2026.
The assessment process for this role may likely include a presentation assessment stage and an interview.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 29th September 2026 at the NHSBT Birmingham New street site subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 16th September 2026.
The assessment process for this role may likely include a presentation assessment stage and an interview.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 29th September 2026 at the NHSBT Birmingham New street site subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant demonstratable experience securing and delivering high level partnerships within a management role (equivalent to a masters level qualification such as public sector management or marketing in a related specialism). Masters qualification or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own and direct reports Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel to meetings, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice). Frequent national travel required.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of partnership development, stakeholder management or project/programme management within a public, NHS, commercial or digital environment
- Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering partnership activity or programmes that contribute to organisational objectives, including measurable outcomes and performance improvement.
- Experience of working within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, managing relationships across organisational and sector boundaries
- Demonstrable experience of working with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and securing agreement to deliver strategic objectives
- Experience of delivering programmes involving digital integration, service delivery, or platform-based engagement (e.g. working with digital services, systems or high-volume customer journeys).
- Experience of analysing performance data and producing reports to inform senior stakeholders and support decision-making
- Experience of managing budgets within a defined area and ensuring effective use of resources
- Demonstrable experience of implementing service improvements, innovation or change programmes
- Experience of working collaboratively across functions to deliver shared objectives
- Experience of managing or supporting the development of staff or teams.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer packages e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant demonstratable experience securing and delivering high level partnerships within a management role (equivalent to a masters level qualification such as public sector management or marketing in a related specialism). Masters qualification or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own and direct reports Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel to meetings, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice). Frequent national travel required.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of partnership development, stakeholder management or project/programme management within a public, NHS, commercial or digital environment
- Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering partnership activity or programmes that contribute to organisational objectives, including measurable outcomes and performance improvement.
- Experience of working within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, managing relationships across organisational and sector boundaries
- Demonstrable experience of working with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and securing agreement to deliver strategic objectives
- Experience of delivering programmes involving digital integration, service delivery, or platform-based engagement (e.g. working with digital services, systems or high-volume customer journeys).
- Experience of analysing performance data and producing reports to inform senior stakeholders and support decision-making
- Experience of managing budgets within a defined area and ensuring effective use of resources
- Demonstrable experience of implementing service improvements, innovation or change programmes
- Experience of working collaboratively across functions to deliver shared objectives
- Experience of managing or supporting the development of staff or teams.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer packages e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint etc
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England
Charcot Road, Colindale
England
United Kingdom
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 009340
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
Job Summary
It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Donor Carer with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll play a vital role in supporting blood donors throughout their donation journey. Working as part of a skilled and supportive mobile team, youll help create a safe, positive and caring experience for donors while contributing to the collection of lifesaving blood products.
Youll receive comprehensive training to develop practical healthcare skills, including donor screening, venepuncture and donor care. Every day is different as you travel to donor sessions, work alongside healthcare professionals and help ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and donor experience. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, learn valuable clinical skills and build a rewarding career in a unique NHS organisation.
The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts! You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 3 days per week/ 6 days per fortnight.
Main duties of the job
Help deliver a safe, caring and positive donation experience by welcoming and supporting donors throughout their visit.
Learn and develop practical healthcare skills, including donor health screening, venepuncture and post-donation care.
Work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality donor care and service excellence.
Maintain accurate donor records and support the safe handling, reconciliation and transportation of blood products and samples.
Encourage donors to return and continue making a lifesaving difference through regular donation appointments.
Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, infection prevention and regulatory compliance.
Support continuous improvement by contributing ideas, embracing new ways of working and participating in training and development opportunities.
Travel to different donation venues and help set up, operate and pack down equipment to ensure sessions run smoothly and efficiently.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
009340
Job locations
NHSBT
Norwich Team Base
Norwich
United Kingdom
NR6 6HX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 10th September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
Session visits and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 21 September 2026 and 23 September 2026, respectively, subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 10th September 2026.
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
Session visits and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 21 September 2026 and 23 September 2026, respectively, subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Norwich Team Base
Norwich
United Kingdom
NR6 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
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Norwich Team Base
Norwich
United Kingdom
NR6 6HX
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Principal Component Development Scientist
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 009301
Job summary
NHSBTs Component Development Laboratory is an internationally recognised laboratory based at Cambridge, alongside Addenbrookes Hospital on the world-renowned Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The component development laboratory performs a wide range of research and development projects to improve the quality and safety of blood components for transfusion.
You will benefit from the opportunity of working in an internationally recognised laboratory performing a wide range of research and development projects to improve the quality and safety of blood components for transfusion.
You will have the opportunity to conduct research and development and manage a team of scientists engaged in controlled investigations of blood component quality. You will have the opportunity to initiate, plan and direct such investigations, to supervise the analysis and interpretation of results, and to ensure their accurate and timely dissemination in journals and reports.
In this way, you will contribute to developing and providing a high-quality service, in line with our core purpose of saving and improving patients lives.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be collating, analysing, and interpreting highly complex scientific data from own components development work, that of other scientists in CDL, and from manufacturers or other external sources. Your responsibilities include:
1. Preparing and disseminating scientific papers containing highly complex information for external publication.
2. Presenting findings of own components development work to others including oral presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
3. Preparing, selecting, and using appropriate controls to ensure validity of components development results.
4. Being responsible for research projects within the department, working with and to the Laboratory Manager.
5. Devising, implementing, and maintaining appropriate quality schemes for each research project and all CDL work. B
6. Being responsible for research projects within the department, working with and to the Laboratory Manager.
7. Line managing and training researchers, trainees, and other staff within your designated area.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009301
Job locations
NHSBT - Cambridge Centre
Long Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 0PT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - weve 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. Its 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification with significant practical laboratory experience.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Haematology/Transfusion Science.
- High level of expertise in relevant specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
- High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques and environments.
- In depth understanding of the wider healthcare research community.
- Extensive experience in working in a research laboratory.
- Supervisory experience.
- To have successfully led and completed a major laboratory-based project.
- Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification with significant practical laboratory experience.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Haematology/Transfusion Science.
- High level of expertise in relevant specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
- High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques and environments.
- In depth understanding of the wider healthcare research community.
- Extensive experience in working in a research laboratory.
- Supervisory experience.
- To have successfully led and completed a major laboratory-based project.
- Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Cambridge Centre
Long Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 0PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Cambridge Centre
Long Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 0PT
United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 009337
Job summary
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship if part time. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
Job Summary
It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Donor Carer with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll play a vital role in supporting blood donors throughout their donation journey.
Working as part of a skilled and supportive mobile team, youll help create a safe, positive and caring experience for donors while contributing to the collection of lifesaving blood products.
Youll receive comprehensive training to develop practical healthcare skills, including donor screening, venepuncture and donor care. Every day is different as you travel to donor sessions, work alongside healthcare professionals and help ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and donor experience.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, learn valuable clinical skills and build a rewarding career in a unique NHS organisation
The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts!
You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 4 days per week/ 8 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 07:30 and finish 18:00. Late shifts start at 10:20 and finish 21:45, this will be 9.375 hour days.
Main duties of the job
Help deliver a safe, caring and positive donation experience by welcoming and supporting donors throughout their visit.
Learn and develop practical healthcare skills, including donor health screening, venepuncture and post-donation care.
Work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality donor care and service excellence.
Maintain accurate donor records and support the safe handling, reconciliation and transportation of blood products and samples.
Encourage donors to return and continue making a lifesaving difference through regular donation appointments.
Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, infection prevention and regulatory compliance.
Support continuous improvement by contributing ideas, embracing new ways of working and participating in training and development opportunities.
Travel to different donation venues and help set up, operate and pack down equipment to ensure sessions run smoothly and efficiently.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
009337
Job locations
NHSBT
Leeds Team
Garforth
United Kingdom
LS25 2GY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 7th September 2026
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for w/c 21st September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- 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.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 7th September 2026
You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.
For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.
The session visit and interview are planned for w/c 21st September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Leeds Team
Garforth
United Kingdom
LS25 2GY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Leeds Team
Garforth
United Kingdom
LS25 2GY
United Kingdom
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Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 009324
Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
Job Summary
It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Blood Donation Team Assistant, youll play an important part in delivering a positive experience for our donors and supporting our donation teams across a variety of session locations.
Youll help care for donors after they have donated, prepare refreshments, make appointments and maintain accurate records, while helping to ensure sessions run safely and efficiently. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a real difference every day.
Youll receive full training and ongoing support to develop new skills in a team environment where caring for donors, maintaining quality standards and delivering excellent customer service are at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
Make a meaningful contribution to the donor experience by providing excellent care and customer service in the post donation recovery area.
Support donors throughout their visit by preparing and distributing refreshments and maintaining close observation following donation.
The role will require you to be available on a bank to work variable hours and days, including evening shifts, weekends and bank holidays with appropriate notice.
Blood collection takes place in a variety of locations, requiring you to undertake journeys in our vehicles or in your own vehicle for up to 2 hours.
You will be required to load, unload, assemble and dismantle equipment on a daily basis including heavy objects of up to 13 kgs.
Help create a safe environment for donors, colleagues and visitors by maintaining high standards of health, safety and infection control.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£12.92 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
009324
Job locations
NHSBT
Leeds Team
Garforth
United Kingdom
LS25 2GY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 9th September 2026.
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview, a session visit. Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 21st September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- 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 endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next stepsThis vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 9th September 2026.
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview, a session visit. Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 21st September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Able to follow written instructions and successfully complete training and ongoing competency assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Able to follow written instructions and successfully complete training and ongoing competency assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Leeds Team
Garforth
United Kingdom
LS25 2GY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Leeds Team
Garforth
United Kingdom
LS25 2GY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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