Donor Carer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NHS Blood and Transplant Donor Carer The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary It takes all types of people to help save and improve lives. As a Donor Carer with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll be at the heart of the donor experience, supporting the people whose generosity helps provide life-saving blood and blood products to patients across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in healthcare, with comprehensive training and ongoing development to help you grow your skills and confidence. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll make a meaningful contribution every day by delivering excellent care, creating positive donor experiences and helping ensure a safe and reliable blood supply for those who need it most. The role involves working a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays but no night shifts! You will be working on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role per 75 hours per fortnight. Early shifts start at 8:00am and finish 6:00pm. Late shifts start at 10:00am and finish 8:00pm, this will be 9.375 hour days. Main duties of the job Provide a caring and professional experience that helps donors feel welcome, informed and supported throughout their donation journey. Learn and develop clinical skills, including donor screening, haemoglobin testing and blood collection procedures, supported by comprehensive training. Monitor donor wellbeing and provide appropriate care and advice before, during and after donation. Help maintain the highest standards of quality and safety by following clinical procedures and regulatory requirements. Accurately record donor and donation information using electronic and manual systems. Encourage donors to return and continue making a life-saving contribution through future donations. Work closely with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional donor care and efficient donor sessions. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by embracing learning, developing new skills and supporting colleagues. 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 28 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year + 15% HCA Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time,