Donor Carer Driver Venepuncturist - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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 services.

Our goal is to maintain the highest standards to patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.

The Post:

Deliver the direct care to donors throughout the donation process of blood and blood products, ensuring the donor's continued support through a high level of clinical/customer care.

Working to agreed clinical and quality standards and procedures using accurate data input to safeguard donor and patient safety.

Responsible for the safe transportation of staff and equipment to various geographical locations for the purpose of mobile donating sessions.

The post also involves performing and monitor venepunctures to obtain donations and samples in accordance with nationally approved procedures.

We are looking for a donor carer driver 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.

In addition to providing a high standard of care to our donors you would be expected to transport staff and equipment to sessions.

Although based in Aberdeen you must have a sound knowledge of the geography of the region as extensive travel throughout the region is required.

You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include Sundays and regular late evenings.

A 'C' licence (for a goods vehicle in excess of 7.5 tonnes) with current and valid CPC is required.

Applicants should note that Driving a HGV is a only part of the role, the majority of weekly hours is made up by performing donor carer duties (assisting donor's and performing collection duties)

Location and Working Pattern:

The location Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Blood Donor Centre, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZW.

The work pattern is Monday-Sunday, 17.5 hours per week.

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:

Further Information:

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_