Charge Nurse - Clinical Apheresis

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS organization seeks a friendly and confident Charge Nurse for the Clinical Apheresis Unit. This peripatetic role requires working between Glasgow and Edinburgh, providing essential nursing care, including plasma exchange and blood stem cell harvesting. No prior experience in therapeutic apheresis is necessary, as training will be provided. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and current NMC registration. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving health and well-being in Scotland, with a supportive work environment and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Work-Life Balance Policies

Occupational Health Services

Discounted Leisure Benefits

Financial Benefits

Shopping Benefits

Qualifications

• Desirable skills include venepuncture and cannulation.
• Experience in Haematology or Renal nursing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care in the Clinical Apheresis Unit.
• Participate in the on-call rota for emergency procedures.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Communication Skills

Haematology Experience

Renal Nursing Experience

Intensive Care Experience

Education

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Charge Nurse, Clinical Apheresis

This will be a peripatetic post – A requirement of this post is to work between both our Glasgow and Edinburgh sites.

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.

The Post:

We are looking for a friendly, confident, and outgoing nurse to provide quality-nursing care for the Clinical Apheresis Unit working between the Beatson Hospital Glasgow and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

The Candidate:

You will help to provide and develop the plasma exchange, blood stem cell harvesting and other therapeutic services. Venepuncture and cannulation skills are desirable and good communication skills are essential for this role. No experience in therapeutic apheresis is necessary as all relevant training will be given but experience in a closely related field such as Haematology, Renal nursing and intensive Care would be advantageous.

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.

Candidates must have current NMC registration at the time of applying.

Location and Working Pattern:

As this will be a peripatetic post, the successful candidate will work between the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Travel to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow is also expected on a frequent basis. Working location will be determined by service requirements and may be allocated with 24 hours’ notice. Base is negotiable and flexibility in working hours considered. Hours are 37 per week Monday to Friday. Following training you would be expected to participate in the Clinical Apheresis Unit on call rota, currently (1 in 6 includes weekends) to assist in the provision of an “out of hours” service for emergency procedures.

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:

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.

Further information:

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Angela Smith, SCN Clinical Apheresis Unit RIE on 0131 242 3609 or [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications is 14 February 2025.