About this role
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 teamYou will operate analysers and carry out basic maintenance on equipmentYou will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staffYou will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples and carry out routine tasks on a regular basisYou will be required to monitor and order stock, consumable and reagentsYou will be required to handle blood samples and a range of equipmentThe role will require you to work between the hours of 7am to 6pmYou 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.
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What we offer:
Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
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The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview with an assessment/test.
Face to face interviews are anticipated to be held on Monday 2nd November 2026 subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC or HNC (Level 4) in a science subject, or similar qualifications OR NHSBT Foundation Degree OR Equivalent knowledge & experience of a wide range of blood processing, testing and/or issuing procedures and techniques demanding intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training. Evidence of furthering personal development
Experience Essential
Experience of using computers and basic IT programs Experience of supervising others
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT - Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)