Description:
Responsibilities
You will work flexibly across the range of activities as rostered and will additionally assist in developing the service in anticipation of future clinical needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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).
- The retrieval teams operate from 08:00 to 21:00, 7 days a week, with a 7.5-hour working day. Shifts typically run from 08:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00, or 13:00-21:00 on a rotational basis, including weekends. Flexibility in working patterns is essential, as retrievers work 5 out of 7 days.