Health Care Support Worker -- Pre-School Immunisation Team inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED
FRI 10 JAN 2025
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Opportunity to contribute to public health by supporting childhood immunisations.
Experience working within a diverse and inclusive team that prioritizes collaboration.
Training and development provided to enhance skills in healthcare support and communication.
Work-life balance with flexible part-time and full-time shift patterns.
Engagement with parents and carers, fostering strong community relationships.
Part of a large and reputable healthcare organization, with job security and career progression opportunities.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking Health Care Support Workers for its Pre-School Immunisation Team in Glasgow, offering one full-time (37 hours per week) and one part-time (29.6 hours per week) position. The primary responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of community clinics, maintaining cold chain procedures, managing stock orders, and effectively communicating with parents and caregivers. Candidates should have experience working with children and an interest in public health, alongside strong communication skills and basic IT proficiency. The role will involve collaboration within a small team to deliver childhood immunisations across various areas within the health board.
Training will be provided, and all applications, including those from the Armed Forces community, are encouraged to promote workforce diversity. The working hours are set to be reduced to 37 hours per week by April 2024, with provisions for temporary adjustments until that transition occurs. Interested candidates should apply promptly, as the position may close early due to high demand.
Training will be provided, and all applications, including those from the Armed Forces community, are encouraged to promote workforce diversity. The working hours are set to be reduced to 37 hours per week by April 2024, with provisions for temporary adjustments until that transition occurs. Interested candidates should apply promptly, as the position may close early due to high demand.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
There are two posts available: 1 fulltime (37 hours per week) and 1 part-time (29.6 hours). The shift pattern is 8.30am-16.30pm.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Northwest/West Dumbartonshire 0.6 FTE (3 days) & Renfrewshire/Inverclyde 0.8 FTE (4 days) but all posts are employed GGC Board wide and cross Boundary working within the 4 teams is required at times
As part of the Vaccination Transformation Programme in Scotland, we have established 4 teams across NHSGG&C to deliver Childhood immunisations. HCSW are required to ensure the smooth running of the community clinics, maintenance of cold chain procedures, ordering of all stocks and sundries and to communicate regularly with parents and carers. HCSW contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of immunisations to children in all areas of Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.
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You will be have an experience preferably of working with children and an interest in Public Health and a desire to work within a small skill mix team. The post will involve mainly working within community based clinics supporting the smooth delivery of childhood immunisations. Excellent communication skills and confidence to use IT will be essential. Full training will be given.
For more information, please contact: Nicola Appan, Nurse Coordinator, ,
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
There are two posts available: 1 fulltime (37 hours per week) and 1 part-time (29.6 hours). The shift pattern is 8.30am-16.30pm.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Northwest/West Dumbartonshire 0.6 FTE (3 days) & Renfrewshire/Inverclyde 0.8 FTE (4 days) but all posts are employed GGC Board wide and cross Boundary working within the 4 teams is required at times
As part of the Vaccination Transformation Programme in Scotland, we have established 4 teams across NHSGG&C to deliver Childhood immunisations. HCSW are required to ensure the smooth running of the community clinics, maintenance of cold chain procedures, ordering of all stocks and sundries and to communicate regularly with parents and carers. HCSW contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of immunisations to children in all areas of Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.
Hcsw
You will be have an experience preferably of working with children and an interest in Public Health and a desire to work within a small skill mix team. The post will involve mainly working within community based clinics supporting the smooth delivery of childhood immunisations. Excellent communication skills and confidence to use IT will be essential. Full training will be given.
For more information, please contact: Nicola Appan, Nurse Coordinator, ,
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
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