Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health by supporting blood donation efforts.
Comprehensive training provided, allowing for professional growth and skill development in healthcare.
Flexible working hours, accommodating personal and professional responsibilities.
Inclusion in a diverse and supportive workplace focused on employee well-being and mental health.
Access to a robust benefits package, including a pension scheme and various lifestyle discounts.
Chance to work as part of a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and camaraderie.
Travel opportunities within the West of Scotland, providing variety in daily work and exposure to different communities.
Join our caring community as a Healthcare Support Worker - Donor Carer Venepuncturist with NHS National Services Scotland in vibrant Glasgow! We're seeking passionate individuals to provide vital support to blood donors, ensuring their experience is safe, welcoming, and comfortable. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life.
In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated team, responsible for setting up community donation sessions and assisting donors throughout the blood donation process. We offer comprehensive training, so whether you have a background in healthcare or customer service, we want to hear from you! Flexibility is key, as you'll occasionally work evenings, weekends, and public holidays across the West of Scotland.
At NSS, we believe in promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We’re committed to your well-being and work-life balance, offering a range of benefits including a pension scheme and various learning opportunities. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in people's lives, apply today and start your rewarding journey with us!
In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated team, responsible for setting up community donation sessions and assisting donors throughout the blood donation process. We offer comprehensive training, so whether you have a background in healthcare or customer service, we want to hear from you! Flexibility is key, as you'll occasionally work evenings, weekends, and public holidays across the West of Scotland.
At NSS, we believe in promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We’re committed to your well-being and work-life balance, offering a range of benefits including a pension scheme and various learning opportunities. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in people's lives, apply today and start your rewarding journey with us!
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health by supporting blood donation efforts.
Comprehensive training provided, allowing for professional growth and skill development in healthcare.
Flexible working hours, accommodating personal and professional responsibilities.
Inclusion in a diverse and supportive workplace focused on employee well-being and mental health.
Access to a robust benefits package, including a pension scheme and various lifestyle discounts.
Chance to work as part of a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and camaraderie.
Travel opportunities within the West of Scotland, providing variety in daily work and exposure to different communities.
Healthcare Support Worker Donor Carer Venepuncturist
2 posts - 21 hours
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.
The Post
We are looking for two Healthcare Support Worker - Donor Carer Venepuncturists to join our existing teams to provide a high standard of care to our donors. The role involves set up of community donation sessions with a requirement to pull/push cages or trolleys of equipment without mechanical aid of up to 60kg 2 people. Full training is provided in all aspects of the role.
The positions are based at the Donor Services Blood Collection Team in Glasgow; however, extensive travel throughout the West of Scotland region is required. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours which will include public holidays, Sundays and regular late evenings.
The Candidate
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 from reception and welcome, health screening, obtaining blood samples, blood collection and donor safety and wellbeing.
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. Details of how to apply for, or to update, PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure will be supplied to successful candidates.
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.
Location and Working Pattern:
The posts will be based within the Donor Services Blood Collection Team, 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow G2 1BT - extensive travel throughout the West of Scotland region is required.
Monday Sunday including regular evenings, weekends and public holidays.
21 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
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
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
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post please contact Jacqueline Macguire, Senior Charge Nurse via email
Closing date for completed applications is Thursday 17th April 2025.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position therefore we may close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please ensure you complete and submit your online application at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Further Information On NSS Is Available From
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
2 posts - 21 hours
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.
The Post
We are looking for two Healthcare Support Worker - Donor Carer Venepuncturists to join our existing teams to provide a high standard of care to our donors. The role involves set up of community donation sessions with a requirement to pull/push cages or trolleys of equipment without mechanical aid of up to 60kg 2 people. Full training is provided in all aspects of the role.
The positions are based at the Donor Services Blood Collection Team in Glasgow; however, extensive travel throughout the West of Scotland region is required. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours which will include public holidays, Sundays and regular late evenings.
The Candidate
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 from reception and welcome, health screening, obtaining blood samples, blood collection and donor safety and wellbeing.
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. Details of how to apply for, or to update, PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure will be supplied to successful candidates.
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.
Location and Working Pattern:
The posts will be based within the Donor Services Blood Collection Team, 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow G2 1BT - extensive travel throughout the West of Scotland region is required.
Monday Sunday including regular evenings, weekends and public holidays.
21 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
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
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
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post please contact Jacqueline Macguire, Senior Charge Nurse via email
Closing date for completed applications is Thursday 17th April 2025.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position therefore we may close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please ensure you complete and submit your online application at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Further Information On NSS Is Available From
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker specifically in the role of a Donor Carer Venepuncturist in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required for this role:
Clinical Skills:
1. Venepuncture Skills: Proficiency in drawing blood safely and effectively from donors.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS): Knowledge and certification in BLS to respond in case of emergencies.
3. Patient Care: Skills to monitor donor wellbeing before, during, and after donation, ensuring comfort and safety.
4. Infection Control: Understanding of procedures to prevent infection and ensure safety for both patients and staff.
Technical Skills:
1. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including handling of blood products.
2. Equipment Handling: Familiarity with blood donation equipment and sterilization processes.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with donors, explaining procedures and answering questions.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to show understanding and support to donors, making them feel at ease during the donation process.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a team environment.
Organizational Skills:
1. Record Keeping: Skills in maintaining accurate records of donations and donor information, adhering to confidentiality agreements.
2. Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, especially in a fast-paced environment with multiple donors.
Personal Attributes:
1. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in following protocols and procedures during the donation process.
2. Resilience: Ability to handle challenging situations and maintain composure under pressure.
3. Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures in blood donation.
Qualification and Training:
- Education: While specific educational requirements can vary, having qualifications in health and social care, or relevant experience in a healthcare setting can be advantageous.
- Training: Many employers will provide on-the-job training, but prior training in phlebotomy may be beneficial.
Additionally, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is typically required for roles involving direct contact with patients.
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