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Tissue Donor Co-ordinator
2 posts 1 based in Glasgow and 1 in Edinburgh
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 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 of patient care whilst remaining competitive internationally.
Tissue, Cells & Advanced Theraputics is an integral part of the SNBTS with responsibility for the collection, testing, storing and issuing of bone, human tissues and cells throughout Scotland.
A vacancy exists for a Band 6 Tissue Donor Coordinator. This post will be based in Edinburgh and working across hospitals within the Central Region. This full time post is to work within a team of Tissue Donor Coordinators. The principal purpose of the role is to contribute to an established programme supporting identification of suitable tissue donors in hospitals across the Central Belt, The post holder also obtains consent for donation and organises tissue retrieval. The role involves networking with and providing training to clinical colleagues in hospital emergency department and ICU settings. We collaborate with Specialist Nurses in Organ Donation across Scotland to increase donation opportunities for patients and families. As part of a multi-disciplinary team the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the day to day operation and functioning of the service.
The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills since liaison with a wide range of clinical colleagues and members of the public are a pre-requisite of the work. The ability to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to the workload is essential. The role involves travel across the Central Region therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Tissue, Cells & Advanced Theraputics provides a 24-hour service and an out of hour’s on-call service is in operation. The person appointed will be required to participate in the on-call rota for referral of potential donors. Appropriate training and support will be given in all aspects of the service operations with an expectation of participation as required.
Our benefits package includes contributory 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 Gillian Whittaker, Tissue, Cells & Advanced Theraputics on 07881500631
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications 21ST June 2019
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview.