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Van Driver (Covid-19 Testing Scheme) (Ref: 70519)
Fixed term until 31/03/2022
2 x posts at Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Bank Opportunities also available
Band 2 - Salary Range £19,609 - £21,615 per annum (pro rata for part time posts)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum (pro rata for part time posts)
The post holder will responsible for all aspects of driving to support the UK Government Covid-19 testing scheme Shetland Satellite Service and Covid-19 testing across Shetland as required. This will mainly involve the registration, distribution and collection of self-test kits, the packaging of the kits and transportation for shipment off Shetland for analysis at the Lighthouse Laboratories in Glasgow. They will carry out all required safety and maintenance checks on the van. They must hold a full UK Driving license with no serious convictions. They must be able to organise and prioritise their own work load, work to tight deadlines, and have excellent communication skills.
The Public Health Team provides public health services to NHS Shetland and the population of Shetland. The role of the team is to promote, improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the people of Shetland, to prevent ill-health and to reduce inequalities in health.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
For an informal discussion, please contact Rachael on 07342077510
Closing date: 10th October 2021
Interview date: W/C 18th October 2021
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
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