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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 a confident, dynamic, forward thinking nurse who can lead and effectively manage a large team. You will require excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. 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 position is based in Dundee; 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.

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 RGN registration at the time of applying.

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 regarding this posts please contact Shona Reid, Senior Nurse Manager on 01224 812444 or 07964 246898

Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org

Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 15th September 2020

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

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 a donor carer to join our existing team of staff who provide a high standard of care to our donors.  You should be friendly, enjoy meeting people and be willing to work as part of a team.
The position is within Donor Services Blood Collection Team is based in Aberdeen; however extensive travel throughout the region is required. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include regular Sundays and regular late evenings.
Knowledge of health care or other customer focused environments is essential. Standard keyboard skills are essential as are good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
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.

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 Shona Reid on 01224 812444 or 07964246898.

Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org

Closing date for completed applications is Thursday 10th September 2020

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

This is a 12 month Fixed Term 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.
We are looking for reliable and dependable people who are able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative. The individual must have experience working within the Domestic field as he/she will have responsibility for ensuring health, safety and compliance for the function across the sites he/she has responsibility for ensuring that an efficient Domestic service for the NSS and third party occupier estate and partner organisations. 
The post holder will be predominantly required to supervise Domestic teams, however there is also a requirement to support in the supervision of staff within other areas such as Reception, Mail and Catering.
There are various properties across the estate; therefore an ability to travel will be required by the successful candidate. There is a requirement to carry out site visits and support staff at weekends.
The post holder will also be required to participate in weekend and public holiday on call Rota as part of this post. 
This is an excellent opportunity with access to substantial CPD opportunities and career progression to join a motivated skilled workforce.
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 Kathleen O’Malley on 07971391622
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 11th September 2020
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

As a vital part of NHS Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s purpose is to support Scotland’s Health.  We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on health improvement and delivering world class patient care.
The core purpose of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.  In support of this, the SNBTS Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) Directorate is committed to a programme that will enhance the service provided to NHS Scotland in both clinical and operational areas.  SNBTS undertakes research and development which is designed to support the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation, achieve high quality and impact and add value to broader NHS and Governmental objectives. 
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SNBTS TCAT Directorate as a QC Manager. The successful candidate for this new post will be responsible for the day to day management of the QC procedures employed at TCAT sites to ensure that procedures, equipment and facilities are operated according to GMP. The post holder will also coordinate the quality control of a range of TCAT products and participate in QC procedures as required to provide safe and efficacious products according to GMP and meet the appropriate regulatory standards and the requirements for clinical trials. The post holder will have a variety of responsibilities including delivering internal and external projects to strict timelines, and line management of QC staff.
The successful candidate must be educated to degree level with a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent competence/experience. In addition, the post holder must have 
Demonstrable experience resulting in specialist knowledge of a range of procedures and processes in the GMP QC of tissue and/or cellular therapy products. Experience in supervision/management and the ability to motivate an interdisciplinary QC team in order to deliver a complex testing service is also essential.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. 
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services and learning resource centres.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact David Graham, Head of TCAT QC for an informal discussion about the role at david.graham2@nhs.scot or 0131 445 6015.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 2nd September 2020
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

No more evident than at this time, NHS National Services Scotland’s (NSS) mission is to support the delivery of better health and care as a vital part of NHS Scotland providing solutions and services enabling NHS Boards on delivering health improvement and patient care.
The core purpose of the Digital & Security organisation is the provision of world class Digital and Security expertise, solutions and services to our customers, which include NSS, NHS Boards, Scottish Government and the wider Public Sector in Scotland.
A critical role in ensuring integrated Business Technology strategy and delivery of suitable and effective solutions and services is the Digital Business Partner (DBP) position. This role provides the trusted technology advisor to the customer to ensure that technology delivery and service aligns to the business strategy and operational requirements.
As a DBP you will be responsible for developing and delivering digital strategy and roadmap for your customer. You will be ensuring that overall Technology architecture / solutions support current and future business plans. You will support the transition of demand into solutions that add value for money in line with customer priorities. In addition, you will provide the conduit from Digital and Security on all aspects of operations relevant to the customer ensuring the operational reporting and relevant information is used to further drive improvements in the provision of solutions and services.
You will be a key player in the development of the Digital Office function and in partnership with the wider Business Partner team ensuring a consistent and professional approach. You will liaise and partner across Clinical, Transformation, Cloud Operations and Information Security areas in ensuring cross functional approaches are designed and delivered to the customer in line with Digital and Security technology roadmaps.
Applications are invited from individuals who have Business partnering experience in a technical discipline who are both operationally minded to drive improvements and are curious to drive new ways of working and technology implementation to achieve step function changes in delivery.
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.
The successful candidate must comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Erin Giles on 07795451980 / erin.giles@nhs.scot or Shelley Brackenridge on 07949146442 for an informal discussion about the post. 
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 1st September 2020
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

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 a confident, dynamic, forward thinking nurse who can lead and effectively manage a large team. You will require excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. 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 position is based in Dundee; 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.

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 RGN registration at the time of applying.

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 regarding this posts please contact Shona Reid, Senior Nurse Manager on 01224 812444 or 07964 246898

Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org

Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 15th September 2020

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

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 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 / patient services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of patient and donor care whilst remaining internationally competitive. 
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Nurse to lead our Clinical apheresis nursing service. The post holder will work collaboratively with operational managers and medical colleagues both within SNBTS and within territorial health boards to ensure the smooth and effective running of Clinical apheresies nursing services across the units in Glasgow Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the clinical apheresis nurses are effectively trained in all aspects of the clinical apheresis The post holder will ensure effective progress on the teams key performance indicators and business plan objectives.
Candidates should have extensive experience in clinical apheresis, excellent communication skills and the ability to adopt a proactive approach to problem solving .The ability to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to the workload are essential; 
Candidates must have current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and be educated to Masters level or equivalent. The position will be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh; however travel to Aberdeen and other parts of Scotland is required 

The successful candidate(s) must comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (where appropriate).
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.

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 Anne-Marie Carr Head of Nursing, Patient Services, on 07970690460.

Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org

Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 08th September 2020.

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