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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Staff Nurse
24 hours per week
Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Blood Donor Centre
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.
The Post
This post is a 24 hour per week permanent post within the Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Blood Donor Centre Collection Team.
The Candidate
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking nurse who enjoys working as part of a team. You will require excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. An active interest in training and quality assurance would also be beneficial. Within your role you will contribute to the overall management and smooth running of whole blood and blood component sessions ensuring donors feel welcome, comfortable and valued. You will be required to undertake venepuncture and medical selection duties.
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
The position is based in Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Blood Donor Centre; however, extensive travel throughout the region is required. You must be flexible and willing to work variable hours. The work pattern for this post is Monday to Sunday, 24 hours per week and includes late evenings. 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.
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.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Carol Sinclair, Senior Charge Nurse on 07973 949335 or carol.sinclair4@nhs.scot or Debbie Johnston, Senior Charge Nurse on 07977 662782 or debbie.johnston7@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications is 12 March 2025.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
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