Current 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 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 blood component collection sessions including whole blood and apheresis ensuring donors feel welcome, comfortable and valued. You will be required to undertake venepuncture and medical selection duties.
The position is based in Inverness; however, travel throughout the region is required. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include Sundays and regular late evenings. 
The successful candidate 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.
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 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 Friday 15th January 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

Lead Clinician – National Managed Clinical Network for Hearing Impairment Network for Children & Young People (HINCYP)

Up to 3 years fixed term
1-2 PAs per week

In line with Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates guidance, National Services Division (NSD) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Clinician for the Hearing Impairment Network for Children & Young People (HINCYP).

This is a key strategic role in promoting and driving forward the development of an effective, integrated, multidisciplinary service for the clinical network throughout Scotland. In this sessional appointment the postholder will work closely with clinical and other stakeholders and NSD colleagues.

Applicants will be leaders in their clinical field with experience in the provision and development of clinical services. A proven record in leading change, ability to work across traditional organisational, geographical and professional boundaries and a demonstrable understanding of the ethos of managed clinical networks are essential.  

Applicants must have a current substantive role as an NHS Scotland employee and have the support of their Clinical Director for this post to be incorporated into their job plan. The employing NHS Board will be recompensed for the agreed sessional commitment on the basis of evidence of actual backfill costs incurred to release the individual to fulfil the Lead Clinician role requirements.

For more information, contact: Catriona Johnson, Programme Associate Director, National Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland at 0131 275 6927
or Catriona.johnson@nhs.scot

Interviews will take place on 19th February  2021.

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

Closing date 22nd  January 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

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 NMC/HCPC Registered practitioner to join our SNBTS Transfusion Team to develop and lead our education strategy. You will work with colleagues across SNBTS patient services as required as well as the wider SNBTS transfusion team.  You should be able to work with limited supervision and demonstrate flexibility in delivering the requirements of the post. Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to adopt a flexible and proactive approach to problem solving is required to promote and champion the national education programme at all levels. Candidates should have experience in a blood transfusion, haematology or related specialty.
Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent experience and hold a relevant educational qualification such as the Post Graduate certificate in Education or be willing to undertake relevant post graduate study. Extensive transfusion experience and education expertise must be demonstrated by the post holder. You will be required to travel between NHS sites and wider in order to fully undertake all the duties associated with the post and as such a valid driving licence is desirable. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and implementing both internal and external programmes of transfusion education. There is a requirement to represent SNBTS TT at internal and external national groups as well as providing subject matter expertise for the Learnbloodtransfusion national digital education programme delivered throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure 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 final salary 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 please contact Susan Cottrell, Senior Nurse, SNBTS Transfusion Team on 07500881781 or susan.cottrell2@nhs.scot 
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 19th January 2021
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk email 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 post is a 2 Year Fixed Term / Secondment position.

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.

The CHI & Child Health Transformation Programme exists to provide:
•    a new Community Health Index (CHI);
•    a new GP Patient Registration System (GPPRS);
•    a new Child Health system known as Scottish Child Public Health and Wellbeing
•    System (SCPHWS); and
•    a new National Integration Platform.

Implementation of these new strategic national solutions will enable a beneficial change in the functionality and the business practices which underpin Health and Social Care Delivery in Scotland.In order to deliver the new Child Health system, a requirement has arisen against a new role of Data Quality Assurance Analyst.

The job purpose (extracted from the Job Description) is

To manage the identification and amendment/correction of significant “blocker” data anomalies, affecting patient records held within the current child health administration systems regarding the call and recall for a child for the whole of NHS Scotland.  
This role requires highly complex analysis and problem solving and extensive knowledge of the national CHI and Child Health Systems and processes listed below:
•    Scottish Immunisation Recall System (SIRS)
•    Child Health Surveillance Programme – Pre-School (CHSP-PS)
•    Child Health Surveillance Programme – School (CHSP-School)
•    Universal New-born Hearing Screening 
•    Hepatitis B Immunisation System (HepB)
•    Pre-School Vision Screening
•    Pregnancy and New-born Screening.

An example issue is where a patient has multiple active records on the Child Health systems. The postholder would analyse all Child Health data from that patient to determine, via the patient journey, which parts of data are accurate. The records would then need to be amended including moving immunisations & screening results as required to a single patient record. The postholder shall have Caldicott guardian approval to access the records of all residents of all Boards. The postholder, working in a highly autonomous way, is responsible for ensuring all amendments are audited and accounted for and communicating this information to the nominated Board Leads across Scotland.

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 Neil McKenzie on Tel: 0131 275 6395
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is the 27th January 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

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced financial manager to join NHS National Services Scotland’s Finance service.  NSS Finance strives to deliver excellence in strategic financial management enabled by sound governance, business insight and efficient and effective services.
An important new role in our structure, the Business Controller works close with our operational business units to own key business relationships with senior managers and budget holders, managing financial planning, performance management and reporting, providing insight and reviewing and challenging decision making. 
The Business Controller will be an experienced management accountant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence others to drive forward change.
The successful candidate will be a Qualified Accountant. You will have an extensive proven track record in all aspects of finance service delivery within a complex organisation and experience in a Senior Finance role including significant budgetary responsibility. 
This is an excellent career opportunity and the successful candidate will be joining a dynamic Finance Service striving to bring financial expertise and solutions to support NSS and the wider NHS in Scotland
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a 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.
Informal enquiries should be made to Jill Ryan, Head of Business Finance by contacting Moira MacKirdy (moira.mackirdy@nhs.scot) from 5th January 2021
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 15th January 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

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 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 blood component collection sessions including whole blood and apheresis ensuring donors feel welcome, comfortable and valued. You will be required to undertake venepuncture and medical selection duties.
The position is based in Inverness; however, travel throughout the region is required. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include Sundays and regular late evenings. 
The successful candidate 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.
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 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 Friday 15th January 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

This post is fixed term until the end of March 2022

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) provides a range of specialised support services, of which some require digital solutions, that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care. Scotland has some of the best health service data in the world and we work in partnership with NHS Boards, hospitals, GP’s and Local Authorities to provide IT systems to support local decision makers and national policy and guidance.  We provide systems to support activities aimed at protecting all the people of Scotland from infectious and environmental hazards.  
In order to meet the increasing demand from Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland (PHS) & Health Boards in respect of COVID-19, DaS are seeking to recruit a Senior Technician to support the delivery of IT services used by NHS Scotland. An enthusiastic and self-motivated individual is required to help maintain and support various applications. You will have excellent inter-personal skills and will liaise with health professionals in NSS, PHS and NHS boards. You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, and a high degree of accuracy. The ability to maintain strict confidentially is also essential. You will be educated to degree level in an IT related subject or have significant experience in a technical support role, using SQL Server. The candidate will join our small established friendly development & support team, who are supportive of each other on a day to day basis. The post is fixed term until end of March 2022 and could be based in the office or working at home, so flexibility to adapt to both options is required. Our Job Descriptions are generic for IT Technician roles, so please refer to the Person Specification for the specific skill sets required for the role. 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 Philip Webb (Developer) or Lesley Cairns (Developer) on 0141 300 1149 / 1192. 
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is the 25 January 2021 

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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

We are recruiting for a Director of Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities for NHS National Services Scotland.

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a Non-Departmental Public Body at the heart of the health service providing a range of national, specialist and shared infrastructure services and solutions to NHS Scotland boards and to some wider public sector organisations. Accountable to the Scottish Government, NSS is integral to the delivery of health and care services in Scotland – locally, regionally and nationally.

Our aim is to ensure NSS is integral to a world-leading health and care service by enabling health and care transformation, assisting other organisations involved in health and care, and continuing to underpin NHS Scotland with excellent support services.

The Director of Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities will provide strategic leadership and direction to the planning, management and delivery of a range of highly specialist National Services to NHS Scotland and Health and Social Care providers which support the delivery of safe and
effective patient care, value for money and a safe and effective operating environment.

As a member of the Executive Management Team you will fully contribute to and participate in the corporate management and governance of NSS.

We are looking for an experienced and pro-active leader to play a key role in enabling NSS’s future. Your strong strategic procurement and or commissioning experience will drive and assure the provision of services to meet the increasingly challenging needs of NSS and the wider NSS customer base.

You should have extensive leadership ability at a senior/executive level in a multidisciplinary environment over a number of years. This should include experience of working in an organisation of considerable scale and complexity.

You will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. A post-graduate qualification would be desirable. You should be able to provide evidence of continuing professional/personal development, including management and leadership development.

In return, you will receive a competitive remuneration package and the satisfaction of knowing that your success contributes to better health and better care for more than 5 million people in Scotland.

For an informal discussion please contact Colin Sinclair on Colin.Sinclair@nhs.scot or Mary Morgan on mary.morgan@nhs.scot

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.

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. 

Closing date for completed applications is 31st January 2021

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

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 (NSS) 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 part of the Digital and Security (DaS) Strategic Business Unit supporting NSS and the wider NHS, Health Boards, Scottish Government and other Public Services across Scotland, The Cloud Engineering & Operations function are looking to recruit 2 Principal Engineers to join the expanding Cloud Engineering team. 
The expansion is driven by an exciting transformation as part of the DaS platform modernisation programme developing a world class Enterprise cloud capability to meet the increasing demand for digital services to services our customers throughout Scotland. 

Responsibilities
•    Application Development on Azure
•    Platform Automation and DevOps on Azure
•    Technical leadership in architecture, development and deployment of Azure based solutions 
•    Develop IP, best practices and knowledge assets to be re-usable and shared across NSS community
•    Embed DevOps practices and automation into delivery
•    Actively contribute to a culture of high performance, innovation and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience
•    Hands on experience in developing and deploying enterprise solutions, with Microsoft technology stack preferred
•    Hands on experience in designing and deploying solutions on Microsoft Azure platform
•    Experience with public cloud platforms, including design and implementation
•    Appropriate certifications in Azure and associated technologies (desirable)

General Requirements
•    Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services, including understanding their capabilities and limitations and being able to architect and deliver solutions leveraging various Azure platform services
•    Experience in implementing applications using cloud platforms
•    Experienced in working in agile/devops environment with continuous integration and continuous deployment and application lifecycle management
•    Experience working with the following toolsets (or similar):

• Jenkins
• Gitlab
• Terraform
• Windows Server

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:
Stephen Grant (Infrastructure Cloud Manager), 0131 275 7545, Stephen.Grant@nhs.scot or John Jones (Senior Department Manager), 0131 275 7524, John.Jones@nhs.scot
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 25th January 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

This is a part time position, 20 hours per week , £11,040 - £12,050 per annum (based on 20hrs per week)

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. 
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS),a Strategic Business Unit within the NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS), 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 manufacturing, product development, biomedical research and donor services.  Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.
In support of this, the SNBTS Procurement department, reporting to Procurement, Commissioning & Facilities (PCF) and based at the Headquarters of SNBTS, provides a comprehensive range of procurement and stores support services to SNBTS operations, including an onward distribution service to NHSS Pharmacies of finished plasma products. An opportunity has now arisen within the Procurement Department for a Storekeeper to join the team at their regional store in Aberdeen. 
The post holder will have a key role as sole onsite storekeeper to provide a high quality storekeeping service to the SNBTS Aberdeen Donor Centre.
Covering all duties required of a storekeeper whilst working within the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). These will Include receipting, picking and issuing of stock, Stock checks, filling out documentation timeously and correctly.  Loading and unloading of vehicles, use of the electronic stock system. Keeping the warehouse and associated areas clean and tidy.You will be a good team player with proven experience ideally within a storekeeping/warehouse department of a multi-functional organisation.
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 Sheila Ferguson on Tel: 0131 314 5542
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is the 25th January 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

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 venepuncturist to join our existing community teams 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. You’ll enjoy a varied role which includes caring for donors throughout the blood donation process, loading/unloading and assembling our community session donation equipment.
The position is within Donor Services Blood Collection Team is based in Glasgow; however extensive travel throughout the region the West of Scotland is required. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include Public holidays, 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 must comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. 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 call the Senior Nurse Office on 0141 433 5937 Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00. 
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is the 29th January 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

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 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 blood component collection sessions including whole blood and apheresis ensuring donors feel welcome, comfortable and valued. You will be required to undertake venepuncture and medical selection duties.
The position is based in Inverness; however, travel throughout the region is required. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include Sundays and regular late evenings. 
The successful candidate 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.
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 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 Friday 15th January 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