Donor Carer Venepuncturist inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED
SAT 27 APR 2024
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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.
Donor Carer Venepuncturist - Aberdeen
Part Time - 21 hours per week
2 posts are available
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
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 Candidate
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.
As Donor Carer Venepuncturist, you’ll enjoy plenty of variety including caring for donors through the blood donation process, loading/unloading and assembling our community session donation equipment.
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 have 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.
Location and Working Pattern:
The position is based in Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre, however extensive travel throughout the region is required.
Work Pattern – Monday to Sunday, 21 hours per week. You must be flexible and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include weekends and as many as three late evenings a 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. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Carol Sinclair, Senior Charge Nurse on or
Closing date for completed applications is 10 May 2024.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.jobsincare.com/job/jmmHlPh 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
Donor Carer Venepuncturist - Aberdeen
Part Time - 21 hours per week
2 posts are available
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
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 Candidate
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.
As Donor Carer Venepuncturist, you’ll enjoy plenty of variety including caring for donors through the blood donation process, loading/unloading and assembling our community session donation equipment.
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 have 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.
Location and Working Pattern:
The position is based in Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre, however extensive travel throughout the region is required.
Work Pattern – Monday to Sunday, 21 hours per week. You must be flexible and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include weekends and as many as three late evenings a 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. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Carol Sinclair, Senior Charge Nurse on or
Closing date for completed applications is 10 May 2024.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.jobsincare.com/job/jmmHlPh 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
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.
Donor Carer Venepuncturist - Aberdeen
Part Time - 21 hours per week
2 posts are available
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
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 Candidate
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.
As Donor Carer Venepuncturist, you’ll enjoy plenty of variety including caring for donors through the blood donation process, loading/unloading and assembling our community session donation equipment.
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 have 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.
Location and Working Pattern:
The position is based in Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre, however extensive travel throughout the region is required.
Work Pattern – Monday to Sunday, 21 hours per week. You must be flexible and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include weekends and as many as three late evenings a 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. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Carol Sinclair, Senior Charge Nurse on or
Closing date for completed applications is 10 May 2024.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.jobsincare.com/job/jmmHlPh 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
Donor Carer Venepuncturist - Aberdeen
Part Time - 21 hours per week
2 posts are available
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
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 Candidate
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.
As Donor Carer Venepuncturist, you’ll enjoy plenty of variety including caring for donors through the blood donation process, loading/unloading and assembling our community session donation equipment.
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 have 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.
Location and Working Pattern:
The position is based in Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre, however extensive travel throughout the region is required.
Work Pattern – Monday to Sunday, 21 hours per week. You must be flexible and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include weekends and as many as three late evenings a 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. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Carol Sinclair, Senior Charge Nurse on or
Closing date for completed applications is 10 May 2024.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.jobsincare.com/job/jmmHlPh 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
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To work as a Donor Carer Venepuncturist in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and specific qualifications. Here are some key skills and qualifications necessary for this role:
Essential Skills:
1. Venepuncture Skills: Proficiency in performing venepuncture (the process of obtaining intravenous access for intravenous therapy or venous blood sampling) is crucial. This includes being comfortable with needles and aware of patient safety protocols.
2. Technical Knowledge: Understanding the equipment and technology used in blood collection and donor care, including knowledge of blood types, donation procedures, and storage.
3. Clinical Skills: The ability to recognize and respond to potential complications during blood donation, such as fainting or adverse reactions.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills are essential for explaining procedures to donors, answering their questions, and providing reassurance throughout the process.
5. Empathy and Compassion: Being sensitive and understanding towards donors' feelings and concerns. This includes providing emotional support to nervous or apprehensive individuals.
6. Attention to Detail: Keeping accurate records and ensuring that all health and safety standards and protocols are followed meticulously.
7. Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals and staff members to ensure a smooth donation process.
8. Time Management: The ability to manage time efficiently, especially in busy donation environments, while maintaining a high standard of care.
Qualifications:
1. Relevant Health Sector Qualifications: Typically, a qualification in healthcare or a related field is required. This could include nursing, paramedicine, or equivalent healthcare experience.
2. Training in Venepuncture: Specific training or certification in venepuncture is often essential, especially if you are not already a qualified healthcare professional.
3. Compliance with Regulations: Familiarity with and adherence to UK regulations regarding blood donation and transfusion services, including guidelines from organizations like the National Health Service (NHS) and the UK Blood and Transplant (UKBT).
4. CPR and First Aid Certification: While not always mandatory, having certification in CPR and First Aid can be beneficial and sometimes required by employers.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting, especially in a role involving patient care or blood donation, can be advantageous.
- Continuous Professional Development: A commitment to ongoing training and professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices and new developments in donor care.
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