Donor Carer Venepuncturist
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Various
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role involves delivering safe, high-quality care to blood donors throughout the donation process, including health screening, haemoglobin testing, and venepuncture. You will monitor donors, respond to adverse reactions, and provide a welcoming experience to encourage donor confidence. The position requires accurate record-keeping using IT systems and handling blood donations and equipment according to standards. You will work independently at donation sessions while contributing to a mobile team, supporting blood collection across various locations, including evenings and weekends.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258048
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
31/08/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Inverness & North Scotland Blood Donor Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Various
Job posted date:
28/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Public Services Delivery Scotland
Department:
Donor Services - Collection Team
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This vacancy is only open for candidates who have attended the Inverness Careers Fair on Friday 28th August
Join Our Team – Become a Donor Carer Venepuncturist with Public Services Delivery Scotland
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a real difference to patients across Scotland? Our Donor Carer team plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and sufficient blood supply, supporting donation sessions across the country.
If you’re enthusiastic, people focused, and keen to be part of a collaborative, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
On 1 April 2026, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.
As part of this transformation, NSS and NES have joined to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Sc
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