Senior Retrieval Specialist

19 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Blood and Transplant Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our Tissue and Eye Services team as a Senior Retrieval Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding field, where you will have a direct and positive impact on the lives of tissue recipients and donor families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Retrieval Team in the tissue donation process, performing tissue retrievals from deceased donors in various settings such as hospitals, hospices, and funeral homes.
  • Retrieve tissues (eye, bones, tendons, skin, heart) from deceased donors, assisting in their reconstruction under the supervision of a senior team member.
  • Support and assist with the maintenance of the Surgical Tissue Donation programmes.
  • Be a proactive member of the Tissue and Eye Services team.
  • Integral to the provision of a 7 days a week tissue retrieval service.
  • Ensure efficient working and productivity maintaining accurate records.
  • This role requires the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
  • You will be required to travel extensively, including overnight stays, spend time away from base when required (with appropriate prior notice).
Training and Development

We offer a comprehensive training program, which includes:

  • Eye and Tissue Retrieval: Includes bone, skin, heart valves, tendons, and arteries.
  • Vehicle Familiarisation: Training in driving NHSBT liveried vehicles, including a driving assessment. Our vehicles are manual.
  • Mortuary Work: Acclimation to working in mortuary settings and with deceased patients.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding Human Tissue Authority regulations, consent requirements, and the Human Tissue Act.
  • Tissue Retrieval: Training in dissection and tissue removal, with basic anatomy instruction.
  • Clinical Pathway Insight: Overview of the process from referral and consent to tissue preparation for transplantation.
  • Virology Testing: Basic understanding of virology testing on deceased donors.
  • Support Functions: Training in stock ordering, retrieval kit preparation, and other support areas.
  • Competency Assessments: Completion of competency assessments in eye and tissue retrieval around the 6-month mark.
About You

We are looking for an individual who is:

  • Competent in the use of a PC and mainframe computer packages.
  • Word processing, spreadsheet, and data management experience.
  • Educated to HND level or equivalent either by possession of HND in Health Care Science or relevant science field, NVQ level 3 award in Health Care or Science and equivalent experience working in a blood/tissue banking field, or equivalent knowledge of science or health care work acquired through formal training and experience.
  • Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
About Us

NHS Blood and Transplant is a unique and special organisation that plays a vital role in the NHS. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and service to our patients and their families. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

We offer a range of benefits, including extensive learning and development opportunities, career pathways, leave, and pension. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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