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Flexible Team Assistant (Bank) – Blood Collection Services Part Time
Full Job Description
Join our team as a Team Assistant at the bank. You will help with blood collection. Make sure donors feel welcome and comfortable. This job is flexible and casual. It is great for people who like working with others’ varied schedules and helping save lives in a healthcare setting. You will support our blood collection services. The team is dynamic. Makes a big impact. You will be part of a healthcare environment.
Become part of our team of casual staff who assist blood collection teams as required. Shifts may come up at short notice, with hours arranged to suit both you and the team. Since this role is designed to cover temporary gaps, regular hours aren’t guaranteed.
You don’t need any medical experience or formal qualifications—what matters most is your friendly, flexible attitude and your ability to help donors feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated. We’ll provide all the training you need to carry out this important role with confidence.
Responsibilities
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Be flexible and available to work on a bank basis. This means covering shifts, including evenings and weekends. You will also need to work on bank holidays when required.
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You will travel to locations to collect blood. You might use a company vehicle or your own car. Some journeys can take up to 2 hours.
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Each day you will set up. Pack down equipment. This includes loading and unloading items. You may need to handle objects weighing up to 13 kg.
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As part of the team, you will handle blood bags and other equipment safely.
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Your role is also about making donors feel welcome. You will greet them. Help with refreshments after they donate. This will ensure they feel comfortable and valued.
Benefits
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Benefit from a secure and reliable NHS pension scheme, offering a defined benefit that isn’t dependent on investment performance, helping you plan confidently for the future.
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Grow your career within the NHS through a strong culture of learning and development. With access to the Thrive program, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to build new skills, develop professionally, and reach your full potential.
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Enjoy flexible working hours that can fit around your lifestyle, including daytime, evening, weekday, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is comfortable interacting with people and has experience dealing with the public in a friendly and professional manner. You should also have a good standard of numeracy and literacy, allowing you to handle basic tasks accurately and communicate clearly in a team environment.
About Us
Making a real difference takes people from all walks of life, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at NHSBT. You’ll be part of a team of over 6,000 individuals who are dedicated to improving and saving lives across the UK—supporting communities, families, and loved ones every day. Our work is truly unique within the NHS, giving people the chance to do something extraordinary, whether that’s donating blood, organs, tissues, stem cells, or other life-saving products to help those in need.
We focus on a caring approach, delivering expert support to meet the needs of both patients and colleagues, and consistently striving for the highest standards of quality. If you’d like to see other roles we’re currently hiring for, you can find more details on our website.
