JOB DESCRIPTION: COLLECTION NURSE / HCA

Company: BioGrad Limited
Location: Liverpool City Region
Contract Type: [Full-time/Part-time/Bank]
Salary: [To be confirmed]

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSQUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration or Health Care Support Worker
• Post-registration experience in clinical practice
• Venepuncture certification and competency (Training given)
• Valid DBS clearance

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in sample collection or laboratory liaison preferred
• Maternity or women’s health experience advantageous

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach
• Flexibility to work across different clinical settings
• Commitment to continuous professional development

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Additional qualifications in women’s health or research
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Multilingual capabilities

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Collection Nurse to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting biological samples from patients and donors across various programmes, including our cord blood donation initiative and research tissue banking services. This role is essential in supporting our mission to advance medical research whilst providing exceptional patient care
.Key Responsibilities

CLINICAL DUTIES:

• Perform venepuncture and other sample collection procedures safely and efficiently
• Collect cord blood samples in maternity settings following established protocols
• Obtain biological samples for research purposes in accordance with ethical guidelines
• Ensure proper sample handling, labelling, and storage procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records
• Conduct pre-collection health assessments and obtain informed consent