Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse – 28 hours per week (2 posts available)

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating at the heart of NHS Scotland, providing strategic and operational support and advice. NSS supports customers to deliver services more efficiently, offering shared services on a national scale using best‑in‑class systems and standards. Our priority is to improve the health and well‑being of the people of Scotland, working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions and systems that enable stakeholders to re‑invest resources into essential services.

As a major division within NSS, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) plays a vital role in the health of Scotland and on an international scale, leading new product development, biomedical research and donor services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.

We are looking for two dynamic, forward‑thinking nurses who enjoy 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 whole blood and blood component sessions, ensuring donors feel welcome, comfortable and valued. You will be required to undertake venepuncture and medical selection duties.

Candidates must have current NMC registration at the time of applying. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding five years will also need to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

These posts will be based at Edinburgh Blood Donor Centre, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. The work pattern is Monday to Sunday, 28 hours per week, with flexibility required for variable hours, including Sundays and regular late evenings.

Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, a comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. See HR Benefits Brochure for details.

NSS is a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and balance personal and professional responsibilities. We are an accredited Disability Confident Leader, offering a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their journey. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrst.

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Dianne Hagart, Senior Nurse Manager, art2t.

Closing date for completed applications is 19 February 2026.

Further information on NSS is available from: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We are an equal opportunities employer. As a committed participant in the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.