Healthcare Support Worker-Childhood Immunisation (Schools)

Ayrshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow seeks Healthcare Support Workers for the School Immunisation Team. The role involves ensuring effective immunisation sessions, maintaining procedures, and communicating with young people and parents. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and IT confidence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of immunisation sessions/clinics.
• Maintain cold chain procedures and stock management.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of immunisations.

Skills

Experience working with children

Interest in Public Health

Teamwork skills

Excellent communication skills

IT confidence

Job description

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Job Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, is seeking 2 Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) to join the School Immunisation Team. These permanent, term-time positions involve working from mid-August to mid-April, with shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 4:00 PM, based on an annualised hours contract.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the smooth operation of immunisation sessions/clinics.
2. Maintain cold chain procedures and stock management.
3. Communicate effectively with children, young people, education colleagues, parents, and carers.
4. Contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of immunisations across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Interest in Public Health and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills and IT confidence.
• Full training will be provided.

Additional Details

• Positions cover different service areas: East Renfrewshire and South Glasgow, North West Glasgow, and West Dunbartonshire.
• This role requires PVG Scheme Membership / Disclosure Scotland Check.
• Note: This role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
• Contact: Lynda Doherty, Interim School Immunisation Team Lead, at 07814313283 or [e-mail] for informal inquiries.

Additional Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All responses in the application must be your own, and the use of AI or third-party tools to generate responses is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.