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Senior Charge Nurse

Employer
NHS National Services Scotland
Location
Aberdeen
Salary
£32,013 - £42,205
Closing date
5 Sep 2017

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Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

Senior Charge Nurse

Permanent

Band – 7

Salary Scale - £32,013 - £42,205

Hours – 37.5

Location – Aberdeen

Post Reference – IRC10207

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 confident nurse who can lead and effectively manage a large team. You will require excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. You will be self motivated, proactive and an innovative individual with the ability to be flexible and react positively to on-going changing demands and priorities.

Knowledge of blood collection processes would be advantageous as you will be required to undertake venepuncture and medical selection duties. You must also be able to demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development working within the competencies framework.

The position is based in Aberdeen; travel throughout the region is required at times. You must be flexible, and willing to work variable hours. Hours will include weekends and late evenings.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure check. Any candidate who has worked overseas for more than 3 months will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency. 

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.

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Shona Reid on 01224 812444 or 07964 246898.

Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org

Closing date for completed applications is 5 September 2017.

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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NHS National Services Scotland is the common name of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.

NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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