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As a vital part of NHSScotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s mission is to enable and support the delivery of better health and better care, working in partnership. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care. As a major division within the NHS National Services Scotland the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) plays a vital role not only in the health of the people of Scotland but also on an international scale through our leading position in new product development, biomedical research and donor / patient services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of patient and donor care whilst remaining internationally competitive.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Nurse to lead our Clinical apheresis nursing service. The post holder will work collaboratively with operational managers and medical colleagues both within SNBTS and within territorial health boards to ensure the smooth and effective running of Clinical apheresies nursing services across the units in Glasgow Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the clinical apheresis nurses are effectively trained in all aspects of the clinical apheresis The post holder will ensure effective progress on the teams key performance indicators and business plan objectives.
Candidates should have extensive experience in clinical apheresis, excellent communication skills and the ability to adopt a proactive approach to problem solving .The ability to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to the workload are essential;
Candidates must have current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and be educated to Masters level or equivalent. The position will be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh; however travel to Aberdeen and other parts of Scotland is required
The successful candidate(s) must comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (where appropriate).
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.
Candidates must have current NMC registration at the time of applying.
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.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Anne-Marie Carr Head of Nursing, Patient Services, on 07970690460.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 08th September 2020.
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