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Various Locations across Skye and Lochalsh
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.
NHS Highlands Vaccination Transformation Programme is underway, and we are continuing to look for a variety of skill-sets to support the Health Board's lifespan vaccination programmes across Skye, Lochalsh and West Ross.
Our Nurse Vaccinators will work as part of a multi-professional team, safely and effectively delivering various vaccinations across a range of age groups. You will be responsible for preparing and administering vaccines in different settings. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Configuring vaccination stations
2. Reconstituting vaccines (vaccine dependent)
3. Preparing single doses of vaccines for administration (vaccine dependent)
4. Administering vaccines
5. Adhering to infection control practices, including PPE use
6. Disposing of clinical waste according to protocols and guidelines
7. Following data protection and information governance standards
8. Providing care with compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to ensure high-quality, person-centred care
9. Recording accurate administration data using systems such as Turas VMT
Both full-time and part-time roles are available. Please specify your preferred contracted hours in your application. The work covers a wide geographic area including Skye, Lochalsh, and West Ross.
For more details about the role, including required skills and experience, please refer to the job description linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have questions after reviewing the information, contact Leah MacLean, Operational Team Lead (West), at 07816200535 or via email.
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