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.

A Standard DBS check is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Come and join our Events team, who are involved in recruiting new blood donors at a variety of events, including shopping centres and workplaces. You will be required on an as and when basis working variable hours and days, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays with mutual agreement and prior notice.

You don't need a medical background, we just need you to have experience of working in a customer service environment, which can include in a voluntary capacity. You will set up and run What's Your Blood Type? events where you will perform blood typing testing for which training will be provided.

You must be prepared to travel up to 15 miles in and around London, sometimes at short notice, to support event delivery.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will work with the marketing team to register and book appointments for new blood donors at a variety of events, including shopping centres and workplaces. You will set up and run Know Your Type (KYT) events where you will perform blood type testing. Your duties at the events will include:

Collecting event equipment and manually setting up suitable spaces to run the event

Performing blood sampling (finger prick test) on members of the public in accordance with our procedures to produce a provisional blood group type for demonstration purposes only. Full training is provided.

Offering information to members of the public on donation in general and specifically in relation to their provisional blood type.

Providing reports to line manager on numbers of people seen and signed up as donors to continually monitor effectiveness of events.

Packing away all equipment and returning this to base for safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.

Receiving training in basic care/first aid to enable you to respond in cases of adverse reactions.

Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment on a daily basis, including heavy objects of up to 13 kgs.

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.

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity: Bereavement Services & Eye Donation Scheme Officer Are you a compassionate, organised, and highly motivated individual looking to make a meaningful difference to patients' families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives? We have a unique opportunity to join our team in a rewarding role that combines the important work of theBereavement Servicesand the newly implementedEye Donation Scheme (EDS).

Main duties of the job

This varied and impactful position focuses on two key areas: Bereavement Services You will provide a professional, sensitive, and high-quality service to relatives and friends of deceased patients, supporting them through the bereavement process while ensuring all legal documentation is completed accurately and promptly. Eye Donation Scheme (EDS) Working closely with the Senior Bereavement Services Officer, you will support the Trust's Eye Donation Scheme, contributing to audit projects, referral processes, and data management that help facilitate eye donation and support life-changing transplant services. We are seeking someone who is:

• Empathetic, professional, and resilient when supporting bereaved families.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and family-focused services.

About us

Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to play a vital role in supporting bereaved families while contributing to a programme that can transform lives through eye donation. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding, and meaningful career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help deliver compassionate care when it matters most.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

358-8133426-COR-B

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Working in partnership with the Senior Bereavement Services Officer, you will:

• Offer compassionate guidance to bereaved relatives and other appropriate persons regarding death registration procedures and any involvement of the Coroner.
• Ensure families receive the information and contact details they need for ongoing support and enquiries.
• Liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including: Coroner's Office Register Office Funeral Directors Medical Examiners and Medical Examiner Officers Mortuary and ward teams Hospital Chaplains Religious, humanist and secular representatives Pathologists and medical staff Local authorities and cremation services General Practitioners Department for Work and Pensions NHS Blood and Transplant and other relevant organisations
• Prepare Eye Donation Scheme referral templates using information obtained from Medical Examiner proformas.
• Seek clarification and additional information from relevant teams to ensure accurate referrals.
• Work closely with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to obtain key information, including Organ Donation Register details.
• Maintain and update Bereavement Services databases, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and compliant with data governance requirements.
• Support Eye Donation Scheme audit projects and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Working in partnership with the Senior Bereavement Services Officer, you will: Offer compassionate guidance to bereaved relatives and other appropriate persons regarding death registration procedures and any involvement of the Coroner. Ensure families receive the information and contact details they need for ongoing support and enquiries. Liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including: Coroner's Office Register Office Funeral Directors Medical Examiners and Medical Examiner Officers Mortuary and ward teams Hospital Chaplains Religious, humanist and secular representatives Pathologists and medical staff Local authorities and cremation services General Practitioners Department for Work and Pensions NHS Blood and Transplant and other relevant organisations Prepare Eye Donation Scheme referral templates using information obtained from Medical Examiner proformas. Seek clarification and additional information from relevant teams to ensure accurate referrals. Work closely with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to obtain key information, including Organ Donation Register details. Maintain and update Bereavement Services databases, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and compliant with data governance requirements. Support Eye Donation Scheme audit projects and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's (grades A-C) including English, Maths or equivalent qualification (NVQ 2) OR one year relevant NHS administrative experience
• Proven working knowledge of Microsoft applications - Windows / Word / Outlook / Excel

Desirable

• Intermediate to advanced level in the following software packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet HISS,/Patient Centre/BSO Database

Experience

Essential

• 3 years relevant experience
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Able to demonstrate cultural competence

Desirable

• Previous experience within the clinical quality field in NHS or bereavement services
• Experience and/or knowledge and understanding of Mortality and Morbidity processes

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills.
• Able to work to deadlines/ targets.
• Able to work under own initiative
• Able to identify problems and propose solutions or improvements
• Evidence of being a team worker
• Evidence of being resilient in a pressurised work environment
• Professional appearance, approach and attitude
• Friendly, pleasant personality Empathic attitude to patients, carers and the public

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to work with all members of the healthcare team

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Evidence of planning and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Word processing databases and spreadsheets sound literacy and numeracy data entry/extraction literature searching electronic and manual records

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

• Positive attitude to diversity of faith and culture

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's (grades A-C) including English, Maths or equivalent qualification (NVQ 2) OR one year relevant NHS administrative experience Proven working knowledge of Microsoft applications - Windows / Word / Outlook / Excel Desirable Intermediate to advanced level in the following software packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet HISS,/Patient Centre/BSO Database Experience Essential 3 years relevant experience Good command of spoken and written English Able to demonstrate cultural competence Desirable Previous experience within the clinical quality field in NHS or bereavement services Experience and/or knowledge and understanding of Mortality and Morbidity processes Communication and relationship skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills Excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills. Able to work to deadlines/ targets. Able to work under own initiative Able to identify problems and propose solutions or improvements Evidence of being a team worker Evidence of being resilient in a pressurised work environment Professional appearance, approach and attitude Friendly, pleasant personality Empathic attitude to patients, carers and the public Desirable Evidence of ability to work with all members of the healthcare team Planning and organisation skills Essential Evidence of planning and organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Word processing databases and spreadsheets sound literacy and numeracy data entry/extraction literature searching electronic and manual records Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Desirable Positive attitude to diversity of faith and culture

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Molecular Diagnostics department is looking to recruit a pro-active, enthusiastic, and highly motivated SHTO to support scientific staff in the day to day running of the laboratory. In this role youll undertake detailed laboratory work and provide vital support to qualified scientific staff. Specifically, that means preparing samples for testing or storage, performing analytical tests, operating analysers, and carrying out basic maintenance on equipment. Some laboratory clerical work and consumable ordering will also be required. You'll also be on hand to deal with queries from hospitals, other departments, medical staff, or visitors and to assist in the training and development of other support staff.

This position demands great team working and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to precisely follow written and verbal instructions. Good communication skills are essential.

The working pattern for this role is 37.5 hours/ 5 days per week. You will be required to work a shift system which operates between the hours of 7:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday (exact working hours to be discussed with the successful candidate).

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to perform a range of clerical, scientific and technical activities related to the preparation, testing and storage of blood from our patients, with the support of the team
• You will operate analysers and carry out basic maintenance on equipment
• You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff
• You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis
• You will be required to monitor and order stock, consumable and reagents
• You will be required to handle blood samples and a range of equipment
• The role will require you to work between the hours of 7am to 6pm
• You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, 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.

Job summary

This role 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 6 days per fortnight. Early shifts start at 07:45 and finish 17:30. 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 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.

Job summary

As Senior Healthcare Technical Officer you will act as the first point of contact for hospitals requesting emergency deliveries, ensuring that their orders are entered and issued with the utmost efficiency. As well as performing a number of technical and scientific tasks - such as monitoring the temperature of storage units and undertaking maintenance duties, well rely on you to assist in the training and development of other support staff.

We're looking for a level 4 qualification e.g. BTEC or HNC in a relevant science subject, NHSBT Foundation Degree OR equivalent knowledge and experience of working in a manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment requiring intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training.

You'll also, ideally, have a working knowledge of basic IT packages and some experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory environment. A good team player, youll be capable of motivating both yourself and others as you tackle a wide variety of tasks.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offers a dynamic and friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued. Personal development is also considered a priority and is supported through extensive training, and development opportunities open to all employees.

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to perform a range of scientific and technical activities related to the blood (and where appropriate tissue) donations from our donors, with the support of the team.
• You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff.
• You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples/donations and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis.
• You will be required to handle blood bags and a range of equipment.
• You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training.

Post 1 22.5 hours per week Week 1: Monday 09:00-17:30 Tuesday 09:00-17:30 Wednesday 09:00-17:30 Week 2: Sunday 08:00-16:00 Monday 09:00-17:30 Tuesday 09:00-17:30

Post 2 - 22.5 hours per week Week 1: Thursday 09:00-17:30 Friday 09:00-17:30 Sunday 08:00-16:00 Week 2: Wednesday 09:00-17:30 Thursday 09:00-17:30 Friday 09:00-17:30

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.

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.

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.

Come and join our Events team, who are involved in recruiting new blood donors at a variety of events, including shopping centres and workplaces. You will be required on an as and when basis working variable hours and days, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays with mutual agreement and prior notice.

You don't need a medical background, we just need you to have experience of working in a customer service environment, which can include in a voluntary capacity. You will set up and run What's Your Blood Type? events where you will perform blood typing testing for which training will be provided.

It's best if you live within about 30-60 minutes travel of Reading Donor Centre, since things can move quickly and you might need to travel at short notice (well always give you a heads-up though). Some events happen on weekends, so you'll need to be available occasionally but don't worry, its not every weekend. We do offer extra pay for weekend shifts, and well cover your travel costs based on our policy.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will work with the marketing team to register and book appointments for new blood donors at a variety of events, including shopping centres and workplaces. You will set up and run What's Your Blood Type? events where you will perform blood type testing.

Your duties at the events will include: -

• Collecting event equipment and manually setting up suitable spaces to run the event.
• Performing blood sampling (finger prick test) on members of the public in accordance with our procedures to produce a provisional blood group type for demonstration purposes only. Full training is provided.
• Offering information to members of the public on donation in general and specifically in relation to their provisional blood type.
• Providing reports to line manager on numbers of people seen and signed up as donors to continually monitor effectiveness of events.
• Packing away all equipment and returning this to base for safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Receiving training in basic care/first aid to enable you to respond in cases of adverse reactions.
• Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment on a daily basis, including heavy objects of up to 13 kgs.

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.

Job summary

As a Plasma Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in saving and improving lives by supporting the collection of plasma and other blood products used to help patients across the UK.

Youll guide donors through every stage of their donation journey, from welcoming them and carrying out pre-donation checks to monitoring their wellbeing and ensuring a positive experience.

Youll receive training to develop specialist healthcare skills, including venepuncture, while working as part of a supportive team focused on donor safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Every donation you help collect contributes to the supply of life-saving medicines, giving your work real purpose and impact.

Main duties of the job

Make a meaningful contribution to patient care by supporting the safe collection of plasma and other blood products that help save and improve lives.

Deliver a caring and professional donor experience, building positive relationships and supporting donors throughout their donation journey.

Learn and develop specialist healthcare skills, including venepuncture, while following clinical, regulatory and quality standards.

Monitor donor wellbeing, respond appropriately to concerns and escalate issues to help maintain a safe donation environment.

Ensure equipment, records and collected products meet required quality and safety standards for onward processing and distribution.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote safe working practices, share knowledge and support the development of team members.

Help improve donor retention by encouraging future appointments and delivering an experience that donors want to return to.

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and excellence by sharing feedback and supporting positive change.

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.

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 above the base of a Band 7. It takes all types of people to deliver the work that saves and improves lives.

As a Portfolio Analyst at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you'll play a vital role in helping us make informed decisions about the projects and programmes that support our organisations strategic priorities. Working within the Central PMO, you'll provide expert analysis and insight across our investment portfolio, turning complex financial, resource and performance data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

You'll develop meaningful dashboards, support portfolio governance, identify risks and dependencies, and help shape long-term transformation planning. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale change, influence decision-making at a senior level, and help ensure NHSBT continues to maximise value and deliver lasting impact for donors, patients and communities across the UK.

Main duties of the job

As a Portfolio Analyst, the post holder will work as part of the dynamic Central Portfolio Office Management delivery team that has a reach across the whole organisation to manage the investment portfolio of project and programme, including transformational programmes that help improve and save lives. The Post holder is responsible providing value added analysis and insight over the organisation-wide portfolio during prioritisation, planning and delivery performance, to enable timely senior leadership and executive level decision making, including any interventions. The post holder will:

• Be accountable for tracking and reporting on the health, status, and performance of the project and programme portfolio, in line with NHSBT standards, by developing dashboards against agreed KPIs to provide visibility to senior leadership that enable timely strategic intervention.
• Act as a subject matter expert on portfolio analysis, supporting and contributing to the overall delivery of programmes and projects, including the aggregation and assessment of risks, issues, dependencies and resource constraints at the portfolio level.
• Analyse financial, resource, and schedule data to support effective decision-making, ensuring data integrity and consistency across portfolio tools and systems.
• Support adherence to portfolio governance frameworks and standards, ensuring projects comply with stage-gate processes and reporting requirements.

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.

Job summary

As a 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.

Job summary

Are you passionate about shaping organisations where people can thrive and perform at their best? Come and lead the teams shaping leadership, culture, employee experience and organisational effectiveness across NHS Blood and Transplant. NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Organisational Design & Development to lead our Organisation Design & Development, Leadership & Management Development, Employee Experience & Engagement, and Inclusive Culture teams. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for driving organisational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capability, enhancing colleague experience, and embedding an inclusive, high-performing culture across NHSBT. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Organisational Design & Development, you will work closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders and teams across the organisation to design and deliver people-centred solutions that support NHSBT's strategic priorities. You will provide expert leadership on organisational design, culture change, leadership development, engagement and inclusion, helping NHSBT respond to current challenges while building capability for the future. Leading a multidisciplinary team of specialists, you will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, ensuring high-quality interventions that improve organisational performance, strengthen leadership, and create a positive and inclusive experience for colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams across Organisation Design & Development, Leadership & Management Development, Employee Experience & Engagement, and Inclusive Culture, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful services across NHSBT.
• Acting as the organisational lead for strategic organisation design and development, supporting the delivery of NHSBT's strategic objectives through evidence-based interventions and whole-system thinking.
• Partnering with Executive Team members and senior leaders to shape organisational strategy, improve organisational effectiveness and drive sustainable cultural change.
• Leading complex organisation design, target operating model and transformation activity, providing expert advice and challenge on highly sensitive people and organisational issues.
• Designing and implementing organisation-wide strategies and programmes that build leadership capability, enhance employee experience, strengthen engagement and create an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Using workforce, culture and organisational insight to inform strategic decision making, evaluate impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leading the development, governance and evaluation of ODD, leadership development, engagement and inclusion plans, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities and objectives.

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.

Job summary

At NHS Blood and Transplant near Barnsley, you will lead a specialist BMT Service laboratory as a job share that plays a vital role in supporting stem cell transplantation and advanced cell therapies in the Yorkshire region. This post is available on a 3-day-per-week basis either as a fixed-term appointment or through an internal secondment for 18 months. The successful candidate will be required to attend the site for all 3 working days per week. You will provide leadership for a highly skilled team, ensuring services are safe, responsive, innovative and compliant with national and international standards. Working closely with clinicians, scientists and other partners, you will drive service improvements, support the development of new therapies and help ensure high-quality outcomes for patients. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a nationally important service, contribute to life-changing treatments and create an environment where people can learn, develop and deliver their best work every day.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of BMT services to multiple hospitals whilst maintaining current good clinical practice to professional regulations and standards (e.g. HTA and JACIE) consistent with the NHSBT strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Organisation and co-ordination of all aspects of a BMT Service Laboratory.
• Leading a team of experienced Scientists and support staff to deliver high quality services.
• Undertaking development work in support of the BMT service provision as agreed with the Assistant Director (AD) for CMT.
• Maintaining knowledge in all aspects of service provision and provide direct help in times of staff shortages.
• Organising and chairing local operational meetings involving laboratory staff, QA staff, hospital clinicians and nurses. Also attending national meeting to represent the laboratory under the direction of the AD for CMT along with other stakeholders e.g. Quality, Finance, Health & Safety Co-ordinators, Transplant Consultants and Medical Advisors.

Willingness and ability to travel and undertake occasional overnight stays away from base, where required to meet the needs of the role, with appropriate prior notice.

Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota covering evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and to respond to short-notice requirements where necessary.

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.

Job summary

It takes all types of people to deliver the work that saves and improves lives. 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 portfolio analyst to lead governance processes for a complex high value portfolio that will improve organ donation and transplant services across the UK. This is a high impact role where your work will directly contribute to saving and transforming lives.

As a Portfolio Analyst, you'll play a vital role in helping us make informed decisions about the projects and programmes that support our organisations strategic priorities. Working within the OTDT PMO, you'll provide expert analysis and insight across our investment portfolio, turning complex financial, resource and performance data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

You'll develop meaningful dashboards, support portfolio governance, identify risks and dependencies, and help shape long-term transformation planning. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale change, influence decision-making at a senior level, and help ensure NHSBT continues to maximise value and deliver lasting impact for donors, patients and communities across the UK.

Main duties of the job

As a Portfolio Analyst, the post holder will work as part of the dynamic Central Portfolio Office Management delivery team that has a reach across the whole organisation to manage the investment portfolio of project and programme, including transformational programmes that help improve and save lives. The Post holder is responsible providing value added analysis and insight over the organisation-wide portfolio during prioritisation, planning and delivery performance, to enable timely senior leadership and executive level decision making, including any interventions. The post holder will:

• Be accountable for tracking and reporting on the health, status, and performance of the project and programme portfolio, in line with NHSBT standards, by developing dashboards against agreed KPIs to provide visibility to senior leadership that enable timely strategic intervention.
• Act as a subject matter expert on portfolio analysis, supporting and contributing to the overall delivery of programmes and projects, including the aggregation and assessment of risks, issues, dependencies and resource constraints at the portfolio level.
• Analyse financial, resource, and schedule data to support effective decision-making, ensuring data integrity and consistency across portfolio tools and systems.
• Support adherence to portfolio governance frameworks and standards, ensuring projects comply with stage-gate processes and reporting requirements.

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 wepositively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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 above the base of Band 6.

It takes all types of people to save and improve lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you'll play a vital role in helping us recruit donors, share inspiring stories and protect our reputation through impactful communications. As a Senior Media and PR Officer, youll deliver proactive and reactive media relations, secure high-profile coverage, and develop engaging content that encourages blood, plasma and organ donation. Working with colleagues, donors, patients and external stakeholders, youll help tell stories that make a difference while supporting national campaigns and responding to media enquiries in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to combine creativity, expertise and purpose, using communications to help ensure patients receive the donations they need.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Communications team to deliver high quality, evaluated communications to recruit new donors and showcase the work of NHSBT.
• To deliver proactive communications handling national and local announcements, ethnic minority focussed media and consumer media coverage.
• And reactive media handling call handling / rebuttal and media monitoring.
• To work with colleagues across the organisation to source stories and information and with colleagues across the communications mix including marketing, public affairs and internal communications - to deliver joined up and effective communications plans.
• To build influential relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• To use free media and no cost/low-cost PR to recruit new donors and identify new trends and channels to reach our target audiences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.