Pharmacy Support Worker - Vaccine Services

The vaccine holding centre is based within Falkirk Community Hospital. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Vaccine Services and the Senior Pharmacy Support Worker Vaccine Services in the supply of vaccines to ensure delivery of the National Immunisation Programmes within locations throughout NHS Forth Valley.

You should be an organised person who can work to deadlines and enjoys interaction with members of the public and healthcare staff. A full driving license is required for this post.

Duties will include receipt of vaccine deliveries and ensuring their correct storage. Assembly of all vaccine orders, delivery of vaccines to GP surgeries, Health centres and Schools/Colleges in Forth Valley, ensuring cold chain maintenance is adhered to at all times. Assisting the Senior Pharmacy Technician Vaccine Services and Senior Pharmacy Support Worker Vaccine Services with any Cold Chain or Vaccine related workload.

Previous experience in a related field would be advantageous but not essential.

Part time and term time contracts will be considered.

Weekend working is a requirement of this post and participation in working Public Holidays.

Informal enquiries to: Steffani Pringle, Tel: 01324 616073.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.