Job summaryBeing part of a proactive professional team and learning new skills.Working in a fast moving and variable environment this essential role in the collection of blood and blood products will directly contribute to the saving and improving of patients lives.You will be responsible for work allocation and distribution of blood products both locally and nationally.You will receive ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.Main duties of the jobWork as a key member of the team at an NHSBT location undertaking local centre, regional and national tasks.Undertake operational work planning and application of organisational service provision of NHSBT.Work as part of the transport department operational team assisting in the efficient and effective operational running of the Transport and Logistics services.Undertake responsibility for all Courier activity to ensure cost efficienciesBuild strong links with Hospital Services Departments to ensure timely delivery of products to hospitalsWork with digital and IT packages, including a Transport Management SystemAbout usAt NHS Blood and Transplant, were 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.Its 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 everJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.The normal working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 09:00am -17:00pm.This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 23rdJune2024.Interviews are anticipated to be held on 11thJuly2024 subject to confirmation.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMinimum of GCSE grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent qualification OR experienceQualification in Transport and Logistics or equivalent qualification OR experienceWillingness to undertake continuing development and training as requiredExperienceEssentialExcellent geographical knowledge of the national road networks is essentialGood working knowledge of Information Technology, covering a range of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or equivalent packages is essentialExperience of co-ordinating movement of items and products is essentialEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS Blood and TransplantAddressNHSBTManchester Centre, Plymouth GroveManchesterUnited KingdomM13 9LLEmployer's websitehttps://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)