NHS Tayside
Senior Charge Nurse
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NHS Scotland Commitment
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.
Role Overview
The Central Vaccination Service is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who can lead/manage a complex community-based service to deliver vaccination programmes as instructed by the CMO and Scottish Government. This is a continually evolving service which requires strong leadership and organisational skills, together with a can-do attitude to deliver on local and national priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading/managing a complex community-based vaccination service
- Delivering vaccination programmes as instructed by the CMO and Scottish Government
- Ensuring quality and safety standards within the service delivered
Required Skills and Qualities
- Resilient, adaptable, and a team player
- Assured professional and personal values
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Can-do attitude
Role Details
As the Senior Charge Nurse for the Perth & Kinross area, you will be instrumental and responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, maintaining quality and safety standards within the service delivered.
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About the Organisation
As part of NHS Tayside’s Public Health Directorate, the Central Vaccination Service plays a key role in health protection and health promotion. In collaboration with other services and through a multidisciplinary approach, the Central Vaccination Service provides expert advice and delivery of all vaccines provided by the NHS. The team deliver a number of vaccination programmes to all ages across Tayside, including in community-based clinics, outreach & rural clinics, as well as in care homes and home visits. With our commitment to person-centred care and tackling health inequalities, we have strong links with other community outreach teams and work in collaboration through our inclusivity team.
Support in the Role
- A tailored induction and training programme for your individual needs
- Leadership and Management training
- An opportunity to join a progressive, supportive leadership team
Working Hours
- 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
- Saturday work during Autumn/Winter vaccination campaign
Informal Enquiries
- Contact Louise Wanless, Lead Nurse
Application Process
- Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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