SQI Training Facilitator

SQI Training Facilitator

About the Organisation:
As a vital part of NHS Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s mission is to enable and support the delivery of better health and better care, working in partnership. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care.

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 / clinical services.

Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of patient/donor care whilst remaining internationally competitive. The Donor Services & Transport Department is responsible for the planning and provision of adequate supplies of safe, high quality blood components for NHS Scotland in full compliance with regulatory requirements

The Post:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SQI Specialist Function within Donor Services & Transport (DS&T) as a member of our newly formed training team. Successful post holders will support the SQI Clinical Nurse Educator in the delivery of learning and development for new and existing, clinical and non-clinical staff within DS&T. Working under the direction of the SQI Training & Practice Supervisor, post holders will work in partnership in the resource planning and delivery of a training service for all DS&T staff within a designated region, to agreed standards.

The ideal candidate will have in depth knowledge of blood collection processes and systems, excellent working knowledge of relevant Standard Operating Procedures and training/supervisory experience is desirable. You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to work with a level of autonomy. An important aspect of the post is the ability to be flexible in meeting the range of variable work patterns and environments required to deliver on outcomes within the role and responsibilities of the post.
Candidates wishing to apply as a secondment must discuss with their line manager and have approval granted prior to application

The Candidate:
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:
Dundee Donor Centre
Monday to Sunday

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.

Further Information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Jennifer Poulton, SQI Clinical Nurse Educator on: 07778589914
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is the 25th April 2023
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.

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