Job Advert
Post 1 - 28 hours per week
Post 2 - 21 hours per week
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.
We are looking for Senior Donor Carer's to join our existing team of staff who provide a high standard of care to our Apheresis and Whole Blood donors; you will be required to work under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated, flexible Senior Donor Carer's to undertake this challenging and interesting post. Candidates should be educated to Higher level and have previous experience of dealing with the public in a health or service environment, with evidence of excellent customer care skills.
The position's are within Donor Services Collection Team and based in Edinburgh, however extensive travel throughout the region is required. You must be flexible and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include regular weekends and late evenings. You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure. Previous phlebotomy skills are advantageous.
The successful candidate's will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure/Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has worked overseas for more than 3 months will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
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 Dianne Hagart, Senior Nurse Manager on 0131 314 5747, 07890039399 or email dianne.hagart2@nhs.scot.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/how-nss-works/
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 3rd October 2021.
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