Staff Nurse Vaccinator

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for motivated individuals to join their Vaccination Programmes. This entry-level role as a Staff Nurse Vaccinator involves administering vaccines to a wide spectrum of age groups, including babies and adults, in various settings such as health centres and schools. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of NHS values. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community health while upholding high standards of care and compassion. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals across the Scottish Borders.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of NHS core values for efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines to diverse age groups across various settings.
• Collaborate within a team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independent Work

Understanding of NHS Values

Job description

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We are seeking applications from motivated individuals to support the NHS Borders Vaccination Programmes, part of the Vaccination Transformation Programme. This role involves vaccinating a wide spectrum of age groups, including babies, pre-school children, young people, and adults, across various settings such as health centres, community clinics, schools, care homes, and patients' homes throughout the Scottish Borders.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Administering vaccines to diverse age groups, including Pneumococcal, Shingles, RSV, Covid, and Flu.
2. Observing vaccination sessions for babies and pre-school children as part of the interview process.
3. Working collaboratively within a team and independently to deliver high-quality care.
4. Upholding NHS values such as care, compassion, quality, teamwork, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.

Essential skills and qualities include excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a strong understanding of NHS core values to ensure efficient service delivery and high standards of care.

Please note:

• Late applications cannot be accepted; ensure your application is submitted early.
• The salary is for full-time hours (37 hrs/week). Part-time hours will be pro-rata.
• Post may require a different level of criminal records check from 1 April 2025, including potential PVG scheme membership if classified as a 'regulated role'.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care