Vaccinations and Community Support Assistant
Posted 1 week ago by NHS Scotland
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Vaccinations and Community Support Assistant within NHS Highland involves supporting the vaccination service during a period of transformation. This position requires working with adolescents and adults in various community settings. The contract is fixed-term until June 29, 2026, and is a secondment opportunity. The role emphasizes equality and diversity within the workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the NHS Highland Vaccination service.
- Work with adolescents and adults in various community venues.
- Assist in the development and transformation of the vaccination service.
Key Skills:
- Ability to work in diverse community settings.
- Strong communication skills.
- Commitment to equality and diversity.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Inverness
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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.
Fixed term contract until 29/06/2026 (Secondment Opportunity)
Are you ready for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Highland Vaccination service for a Vaccinations and Community Support Assistant to join the team. This is a varied and challenging post when the service is going through transformation, developing the service. This role will work with adolescents and adults. Applicants will be required to work in a variety of settings including community venues.
Informal enquiries to: Peter Rothwell; tel: 01463 888384 email: peter.rothwell1@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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