About this role
Job summary
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We are recruiting to six vacancies: three full-time and three part-time positions.
Job Summary
NHS Blood and Transplant is an integral part of the NHS. Operating a network of centres across England, we collect around 2 million units of blood and tissues a year, converting them into safe and effective blood components, blood and tissue products for use in the treatment of patients.
We'll rely on you to carry out various duties, using different processing/ laboratory equipment to manufacture a range of blood components.
Quality control is another key aspect of the role, so you'll also have to perform visual checks on products and processing, as well as undertaking environmental monitoring.
To be considered youll need an A level or NVQ level 3 in a science subject, or experience of working within NHSBT.
Alternatively, youll either hold or be working towards a Foundation Degree.
Flexible in your approach and a good team player, you must be able to keep clear, accurate records.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks for issuing to hospitals the blood donations from our donors, with the support of your supervisor and other team members.You will be responsible for the support and training to 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.The role will require you to work variable hours and days, weekends and bank holidays as per the roster within the department (unless otherwise rostered within the shift agreement) with appropriate notice.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.
We are recruiting to three full-time posts (37.5 hours per week, 08:00-16:30, Tuesday to Saturday) and three part-time posts (up to 22.5 hours per week, Thursday to Saturday, with varying hours).
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 description Job responsibilities
What we offer:
Unsocial hours enhanced payment Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years. Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
Read about our application process Learn more about our culture at NHSBT To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 14th October 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.
The selection process will include a test and a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 27th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment. Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing or laboratory environment would be an advantage. Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.
Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT
Bristol Filton
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)