Senior Healthcare Technical Officer

Senior Healthcare Technical Officer

Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Specialist Services Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) provide a range of diagnostic and reference services to meet the needs of patients and those who treat them.

The H&I department in Filton provides testing and support services for stem cells, immunogenetic diagnostics and the provision of the National Platelet and Granulocyte Immunology service.

Working in this laboratory, you will provide vital support to scientific staff in a role that includes sample reception and separation, reagent preparation, DNA isolation and assisting with laboratory testing. You may also be relied on to update donor and patient information and to generate computerised reports or worksheets should the need arise.

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to perform a range of scientific and technical activities related to blood (and where appropriate, tissue) samples from patients and donors, with the support of the team
• You will be required to handle samples and to use a range of equipment
• You will assist with the support and training of new and less experienced staff
• You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and samples and to carry out routine tasks on a regular basis
• Daily manual handling of equipment weighing up to 13 kgs will be required, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office

Qualifications and Training

• 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 laboratory, manufacturing or other environment requiring intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training
• Evidence of furthering personal development
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

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

About Us

At NHSBT, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we’ll save and improve more lives than ever

The working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 24th January 2023

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 8th February 2023 – subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Dr Jayne Johnson, Job Title: Laboratory Operations Manager Contact Details: Jayne.johnson2@nhsbt.nhs.uk