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Healthcare Support Worker Vaccinator
Band 3
Fixed Term Contract - 6 months
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Lothian Covid-19 Vaccination Programme is now well underway but we are looking to expand our Vaccinator workforce as the demand for vaccines increases. NHS Lothian are offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Covid Vaccination Programme, as a Healthcare Support Worker Vaccinator. The successful candidates will work as part of a multi-professional team, delivering vaccines to the population in one of Lothian’s largest vaccination centres within Ingliston Highland Centre. The role will include configuration of the vaccination station, reconstitution of the vaccine (vaccine dependant), preparation of the dose and administration of the vaccine. The post holder will be expected to adhere to NHS Lothian values and demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality person-centred care to the members of the public.
The salary band for the post is Agenda for Change Band 3 (£20,907 - £22,820 per annum) and full training and education will be provided. Candidates must be qualified to SCQF Level 6/7 (SVQ 3, Higher National Certificate level) although previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is not required. The successful candidates will be allocated a practice supervisor who will provide support and guidance to the individual in the vaccination centre. These are full-time positions (37.5 hours per week) working 5 days out of 7 and will cover a range of shifts including weekend work during the vaccination centre opening hours of 7:30am to 7:30pm.
These are fixed term contracts initially for a period of 6 months but for internal NHS Lothian staff a secondment opportunity will be considered.
Closing date – Friday 23 April 2021
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**