Job Description

We are currently looking for a motivated and proactive team player to join our thriving team based in Colindale. As a Cord Blood Donor Recruitment and Collection Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting potential donors of cord blood. This will require high level communication skills enabling you to interview donors and ascertain their suitability. Once donors are identified, it will be your responsibility to ensure that the retrieval process runs smoothly and to the required standards, collecting the cord blood for clinical banking. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to update records, take account for incoming materials, and organise storage and shipment of donations and samples. This is an interesting and varied role, requiring flexibility to approach a wide range of tasks. Candidates should have a professional manner in order to deal with donors and patients and should be able to work to high standards. In addition, a BTEC or HNC in a science or relevant subject, or equivalent knowledge of relevant procedures and techniques is essential.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be: Being involved in the recruitment of potential donors of cord blood, involving interviews to obtain consent,medical history information and taking blood samples. Exercising good inter-personal skills and maintaining confidentiality of information. Receiving and accounting for incoming materials and organise storage and shipment of donations, samples and documentation to the relevant laboratory Ensuring the efficient functioning of all aspects of cord blood retrieval to the required quality standards. Collecting cord blood for clinical banking and research purposes under supervision at a distance, performing a range of routine tasks Assisting in developing the service in anticipation of future clinical or research needs. Updating donor recruitment and collection records written and/or electronic. Working with blood samples and blood products. Provide varied shift cover across the three Cord Blood collection sites.
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.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
007137
Job locations
NHSBT - Colindale
Charcot Road
London
NW9 5BG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities.
• 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.
• NHS 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• 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.

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

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities.
• 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.
• NHS 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC or HNC in a science or relevant subject or 16 modules of NHSBT Foundation degree or equivalent qualifications. OR Equivalent knowledge of a wide range of procedures and techniques demanding intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through both formal training and extensive experience in the NHSBT or other healthcare environment.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continous learning and development.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates experience of organising workload.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC or HNC in a science or relevant subject or 16 modules of NHSBT Foundation degree or equivalent qualifications. OR Equivalent knowledge of a wide range of procedures and techniques demanding intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through both formal training and extensive experience in the NHSBT or other healthcare environment.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continous learning and development.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates experience of organising workload.