Donor Carer Driver

Donor Carer Driver

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.

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.

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 Edinburgh you must have a sound knowledge of the geography of the region as extensive travel throughout the region is required.

Applicants should note that Driving an HGV is one part of the role, the majority of weekly hours are made up by performing Donor Carer Venepuncturist duties (assisting donor’s and performing blood collection duties).

A ‘C’ licence (for a goods vehicles in excess of 7.5 tonnes) with current and valid CPC is required. Applicants must also have recent experience of driving said class of vehicle. Candidates who have a “D” license with relevant experience may also be considered for the role. Candidates must agree to undertake on the job training to ensure both Cat C and D licenses are held.

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.

This post will be based at The Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh.

The work pattern for this post is Monday to Sunday, 37 hours per week.
Part Time hours would also be considered.

You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include a proportion of weekends and regular late evenings.

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.

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. HR Benefits Brochure.

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) 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…