About the organisation
In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced two key frameworks: the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework (SRF). The SRF sets out an ambitious vision to drive innovation and enable more integrated delivery across Scotland’s health and care services. As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will come together to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland in April 2026. The new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and long‑term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland. To learn more about the new organisation, please read the public consultation paper.
The Post
This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive support to donors throughout the blood donation process, including reception, health screening, blood sample collection, blood donation, and ensuring donor safety and wellbeing. It also involves setting up community donation sessions, handling equipment cages or trolleys weighing up to 60 kg with the assistance of two individuals (without mechanical aid). Comprehensive training will be provided for all aspects of the role. The role is part of the Donor Services Blood Collection Team based in Glasgow and requires extensive travel across the West of Scotland. Flexibility and a willingness to work variable hours are essential, as the schedule may include public holidays, Sundays, and regular late evening shifts.
* Provide comprehensive support to donors throughout the blood donation process, including reception, health screening, blood sample collection, blood donation, and ensuring donor safety and wellbeing.
* Set up community donation sessions, potentially manipulating equipment cages or trolleys weighing up to 60 kg with assistance of two individuals, without mechanical aid.
* Travel extensively across the West of Scotland.
* Work variable hours, including public holidays, Sundays and regular late evenings.
The Candidate
We are seeking a donor carer venepuncturist to join our team, providing high-quality care to donors. Candidates should be friendly, team‑oriented, and enjoy meeting people.
* Higher level education and experience in care or customer service.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient keyboard skills.
* Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Remain calm under pressure and follow procedures.
* Meticulous, motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.
All candidates will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme check. Any candidate who has lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years must also provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location and Working Pattern
The position is part of the Donor Services Blood Collection Team and is based at the Glasgow Donor Centre, with extensive travel throughout the West of Scotland region for community sessions. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to work variable hours, including public holidays, Sundays, and regular late evenings. Working hours are scheduled Monday through Sunday, 28 hours per week, with shift lengths varying according to the location and timing of each community or centre session.
It is a condition of employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS and with PSDS.
Benefits
* Pension scheme.
* Comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies.
* Occupational health services.
* Learning resource centres.
* Discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion
Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation 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 personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. PSDS has a long‑term commitment to staff health and well‑being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks available to all staff. We are also an equal opportunities employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, PSDS aims to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Anne MacLean, Senior Charge Nurse: Anne.MacLean3@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications is 23rd March 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer and a committed participant in the Disability Confident Scheme, guaranteeing to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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