Medical Secretary jobs in Doune

A number of posts available, 28 hours

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 Scotland). This new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and ensuring the long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.

About the Organisation:

PSD Scotland unites expertise from NES and NSS in a way that will allow us to accelerate national programmes to support the NHS to deliver better care, now and in the future.

We support staff with education and training, provide the tools and data that improve services, and run vital national functions such as procurement, logistics and blood, tissue and cell services.

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. Responsibilities also include setting up community donation sessions, which may involve manually handling equipment cages or trolleys weighing up to 60kg 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.

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. Requirements include Higher level education and experience in care or customer service, strong written and verbal communication, proficient keyboard skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, remain calm under pressure, follow procedures, and be meticulous, motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme 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 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 at various 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, with shift lengths varying according to the location and timing of each community or centre session.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK and have entitlement to work in the UK for the post in which you will be employed.

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:

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 their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. PSD Scotland 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 aim to 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 PSD Scotland 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 for an informal discussion on the post, please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Karen Robertson at Karen.Robertson15@nhs.scot or Senior Charge Nurse Ann Frith at Anne.Frith@nhs.scot.

Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

We are 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 however, where exceptionally high application volumes make this impracticable, a fair and proportionate shortlisting approach will be applied in line with Disability Confident guidance