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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
There is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Tayside Central Vaccination team within Perth and Kinross as a Health Care Support Worker Vaccinator
As part of NHS Tayside’s Public Health Directorate, the Central Vaccination Service plays a key role in health protection and health promotion. In collaboration with other services and through a multidisciplinary approach, the Central Vaccination Service provides expert advice and delivery of all vaccines provided by the NHS. The team deliver several vaccination programmes to all ages across Tayside, including in community-based clinics, outreach & rural clinics, as well as in care homes and home visits. With our commitment to person centred care and tackling health inequalities, we have strong links with other community outreach teams and work in collaboration through our ongoing inclusivity work.
As a Health Care Support Worker Vaccinator, you will be supported through a comprehensive induction and training programme to develop your knowledge and skills in vaccination.
You will work both independently and collaboratively within a busy and dynamic clinic environment, delivering vaccinations as delegated by a registered Nurse/Midwife Vaccinator, as part of the wider team.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Shift times are 08:30-18:00, Monday-Friday, with Saturday work available during the Autumn/Winter campaign from September- December.
Full Time and Part Time Hours Available.
Informal enquiries to:
Perth and Kinross Central Vaccination Service
Senior Charge Nurse- Katy Vickers- katy.vickers@nhs.scot
Charge Nurse -Victoria Scott- Victoria.scott5@nhs.scot
Charge Nurse- Sharon McConnachie Sharon.mcconnachie@nhs.scot
Charge Nurse- Nicola Grehan Nicola.grehan@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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