Storekeeper and Driver – Inverness

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. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

The Post:
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. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in Raigmore.

The primary purpose of the post is to provide the Scottish National Blood Transfusion service (SNBTS) stores with storekeeping duties for all items of stock and non-stock as part of the SNBTS operations. There will be a requirement to provide driver cover to ensure blood & blood components are delivered and uplifted to / from various locations in the North of Scotland. The current job description is under review but the key result areas remain the same.

The post holder will work with various departments within SNBTS (Donor and Transport Services, Patient Services & Quality) and NSS (Procurement). Responsible for the day to day running of the Inverness stores and consumables, including but not exclusively; reconciliation of stock requests, deliveries, receipt and distribution, record keeping, stock management, Participate in stock checks and provide support of donor session supplies. Good organisational skills, ability to work independently and attention to detail are required for all aspects of the job.

The Candidate:
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated, flexible individuals keen to undertake this challenging and interesting post. Candidates must demonstrate equivalent experience. We are seeking an individual with a customer focused approach, who are organised and adaptable. You must also possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to multitask and be able to work under pressure. A good to high working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and good key board skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a 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:
The post will be based at the Inverness and North Scotland Blood Donor Centre, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, IV2 3UJ

Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week, flexible start/finish times between 8.00am and 2.00pm.

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. HR Benefits Brochure.

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. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made 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 in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS 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 on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot

Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Karen Stewart, Donor Services Operations and Resource Manager, via email karen.stewart7@nhs.scot

Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 22^nd April 2025.

Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/

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