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SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
(A Division of the NHS National Services Scotland)
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 services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards to patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.
Part Time and Full Time opportunities available
We are looking for a donor carer driver to join our existing team of staff who provide a high standard of care to our donors. You should be friendly, enjoy meeting people and be willing to work as part of a team. In addition to providing a high standard of care to our donors you would be expected to transport staff and equipment to sessions. Although based in Edinburgh you must have a sound knowledge of the geography of the region as extensive travel throughout the region is required.
Applicants should note that Driving a HGV is a only part of the role, the majority of weekly hours are made up by performing donor carer venepuncturist duties (assisting donor’s and performing collection duties).
You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include occasional Sundays and regular late evenings.
A ‘C’ licence (for a goods vehicles in excess of 7.5 tonnes) with current and valid CPC is required. Applicants must also have recent experience of driving said class of vehicle. Candidates who have a “D” license with relevant experience may also be considered for the role
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 regarding this posts please contact Dianne Hagart, Senior Nurse Manager on 07890 039 399
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.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Closing date for completed applications is 19th January 2022
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