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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Donor Carer Venepuncturists
2 part time posts (21 hours per week) are available
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post:
We are looking for two Donor Carer Venepuncturists to join our existing community teams who provide a high standard of care to our donors. You should be educated to higher level, have experience of working in health care or other customer focussed environment, excellent keyboard skills written and oral communication skills. You’ll enjoy a varied role which includes caring for donors throughout the blood donation process, loading/unloading and assembling our community session donation equipment.
The Candidate:
Knowledge of health care or other customer focused environments is essential. Standard keyboard skills are essential as are good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location and Working Pattern:
The Donor Services Blood Collection Team is based in Glasgow Blood Donor Centre.
However extensive travel throughout the region of the West of Scotland is required.
The work pattern is Monday to Sunday, 21 hours per week.
You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include Public holidays, Sundays and regular late evenings.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Further information:
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Pauline Stewart on pauline.stewart3@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 22 December 2023.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies