Senior Retrieval Specialist

5 days ago

Barnsley, Barnsley, 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 high-quality services that save and improve lives. Our three core values are Caring, Expert, and Quality, and we strive to reflect the diverse communities we work with.

We offer a range of benefits, including extensive learning and development opportunities, career pathways, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

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