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NHS Grampian has the need to urgently recruit to a number of Covid-19 Testers to perform viral swabbing as part of the testing team.
The post holder will be required to perform swabbing without direct supervision, working to protocol and procedures whilst adhering to strict infection control procedures at all times. The service is open over 7 days from 8am to 8pm with staff working on a rota basis to cover this.
Applications are sought from individuals who are qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Care or working (or willing to work) towards this and have experience of working with patients/clients ideally in a health setting. Applicants must hold a full current UK driving license and be computer literate with experience in the use of Microsoft packages. Please indicate within your application whether you are seeking part time or Bank employment.
Time is extremely precious at the moment within the NHS, please allow us to use our time as best as we can by applying only if you meet as a minimum all of the essential elements of the person specification. You must evidence this within your application. Only those who evidence all aspects of the job description and essential criteria on the person specification are invited to apply.
As this is a fixed term post, if you are an existing NHS Grampian permanent employee and are interested in the role, please speak with your manager prior to submitting your application form with a view to having a secondment agreed in principle and an ability to start immediately if you were successful following interview. Please include within your application form that you have undertaken this or your application will not be progressed.
Interviews will take place from shortly after using Microsoft Teams. Please note that in the event that sufficient applications are received before the closing date, this post may close early.