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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern is 11.5 hr shifts rolling roster- 3 or 4 days over 7 for full time post and 2 11.5 hr shifts per week for part time post (2-37.5 hours and 1-23 hours).
We are seeking to appoint permanent staff to support our ongoing vaccination programme.
The post-holders will work across our vaccination service as needed and support both adult and children’s programmes in response to seasonal demands. The post-holder will ensure that safe , effective and person centered care is delivered in the vaccination clinics, that staff are supported and clinics have necessary resources. Close working with colleagues in pharmacy, ehealth and local authorities is required as is significant experience of working in a community vaccination clinic.
Knowledge required:
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
- Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
- Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
- Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. This post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered nurse (training will be provided)
- Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to registered nurse.
Training and personal development:
- Completion of in house training programme as required.
- Continues to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on the job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate.
Skills required:
- Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake personal care for patients and related tasks and activities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills
- Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting
These are new posts and this is an exciting time to join the vaccination service in GGC.
Informal Contact: Elaine Anderson, Elaine.Anderson2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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