Charge Nurse, Clinical Apheresis This will be a peripatetic post – A requirement of this post is to work between both our Glasgow and Edinburgh sites. About the Organisation: National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers 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. 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 Post: We are looking for a friendly, confident, and outgoing nurse to provide quality-nursing care for the Clinical Apheresis Unit working between the Beatson Hospital Glasgow and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The Candidate: You will help to provide and develop the plasma exchange, blood stem cell harvesting and other therapeutic services. Venepuncture and cannulation skills are desirable and good communication skills are essential for this role. No experience in therapeutic apheresis is necessary as all relevant training will be given but experience in a closely related field such as Haematology, Renal nursing and intensive Care would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who have 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: As this will be a peripatetic post, the successful candidate will work between the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Travel to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow is also expected on a frequent basis. Working location will be determined by service requirements and may be allocated with 24 hours’ notice. Base is negotiable and flexibility in working hours considered. Hours are 37 per week Monday to Friday. Following training you would be expected to participate in the Clinical Apheresis Unit on call rota, currently (1 in 6 includes weekends) to assist in the provision of an “out of hours” service for emergency procedures. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS. 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. HR Benefits Brochure. Inclusion: NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrsnhs.scot Further information: For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Angela Smith, SCN Clinical Apheresis Unit RIE on 0131 242 3609 or angela.smith9nhs.scot Closing date for completed applications is 14 February 2025. Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/ Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).