Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)

Team Assistant (Bank)

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

Come and join our bank of casual workers, who support our blood collection teams on an as and when basis. This will often be at short notice to work hours that are mutually convenient. As this role is to cover short-term gaps in our teams there is no guarantee of regular hours.

You don’t need a medical background or any qualifications, we just need your friendly, flexible approach to make our volunteer donors feel welcome, at ease and valued. You will receive training to undertake this vital role.

Main duties of the job

• You will work with the support of the blood collection team to welcome our donors and to cover the after-donation refreshments area.
• You will be required to handle blood bags, and a range of equipment
• 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

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of dealing with the public
  
  

Qualifications And Training

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
  
  

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHSBT, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What We Offer You

• Hours of work are variable and may include daytime, evenings, weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
• An NHS career pathway- we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
  
  

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Monday 23 March 2026 - please note that this vacancy may close earlier than anticipated if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s recommended to apply early.

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will need to attend in person for a blood collection session tour so we can provide you with more in-depth understanding of this role. This will be followed by a face-to-face interview. We are unable to arrange virtual interviews or tours. Please also note that our travel policy does not allow for the payment of travel expenses.

Session visit to take place on 1 April 2026, and Interviews to take place on 8 April 2026 subject to change.

For informal enquiries please contact Sarah Cawthorne, Recruiter, on sarah.cawthorne@nhsbt.nhs.uk