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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a history of innovation and is recognised for its quality-of-service provision and excellent use of resources. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values and share our vision which is “Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran”.
Exciting career progression opportunities have arisen within our Vaccination Team. Flexibility is required as this role includes working weekends and evenings. The post is based across Ayrshire and there is a requirement to working as a cohesive team across the whole of Ayrshire. You will support the Vaccination Team Leader in ensuring a cohesive multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of safe and effective vaccinations.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will be a registered nurse with continued professional development a relevant post graduate qualification and current NMC registration.
You will be an experienced practitioner with a thorough knowledge of immunisation practice standards and implementation with an awareness of regional and national context. You will have the ability to demonstrate a high level of vaccination practice and understanding of partnership working, care and protection of children/adults, community and public involvement, proven leadership/management skills, including interpersonal, networking, influencing, and negotiating skills, needs assessment, and monitoring.
As an individual you will have excellent communication and social skills who works well with and through a range of multi-disciplinary team members to achieve high quality of person-centred vaccination delivery. Your natural style as an integrated leader of people with strengths of empathy diplomacy and a passion to maintain high standards will equip you for this role.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours Annualised 9 month contract.
Part Time Hours Considered
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Leads Natalie McLeod via Natalie.McLeod@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Elaine Kerr via Elaine.Kerr@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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