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Senior Charge Nurse
30 Hrs per week Permanent
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHS SCOTLAND (NHSS) providing support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports NHSS 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:
As a vital part of NHS Scotland, 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 / clinical services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards to patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.
The candidate:
We are looking for a friendly, confident and outgoing Senior Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership for the delivery of quality-nursing care for Apheresis / Whole Blood based at Aberdeen
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking nurse who can lead and effectively manage a large team. You will require strong communication skills, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. You will be self-motivated, proactive and an innovative individual with the ability to be flexible and react positively to on-going changing demands and priorities.
Knowledge of blood collection processes would be advantageous as you will be required to undertake venepuncture and medical selection duties. You must also be able to demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development working within the competencies framework.
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.
Location and working pattern:
Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Blood Donor Centre
30 Hrs per weekirregular and unsocial hours in a variety of unusual locations.
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
Further information:
For an informal discussion regarding this posts please contact Shona Reid, Senior Nurse Manager on 01224 812444 or 07964 246898
The position is based in Aberdeen; travel throughout the region is required at times. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include weekends and late evenings.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 29th August 2022
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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