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The vaccine holding centre is based within Falkirk Community Hospital. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Vaccine Services and the Senior Pharmacy Support Worker Vaccine Services in the supply of vaccines to ensure delivery of the National Immunisation Programmes within locations throughout NHS Forth Valley.
You should be an organised person who can work to deadlines and enjoys interaction with members of the public and healthcare staff.
Duties will include receipt of vaccine deliveries and ensuring their correct storage. Assembly of all vaccine orders, delivery of vaccines to GP surgeries, Health centres and Schools/Colleges in Forth Valley, ensuring cold chain maintenance is adhered to at all times. Assisting the Senior Pharmacy Technician Vaccine Services and Senior Pharmacy Support Worker Vaccine Services with any Cold Chain or Vaccine related workload.
Previous experience in a related field would be advantageous but not essential.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Part time hours will be considered.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Weekend working is a requirement of this post and participation in working Public Holidays.
Term time hours will be considered for this position.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
Informal enquiries to: Steffani Pringle, Tel: 01324 616073 or steffani.pringle@nhs.scot
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.