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.
The shift pattern for this post is 0830- 1630 over 5 days Monday- Friday
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
BAND 5 Community Treatment and Care
(Care home and Housebound Vaccinations)
Role of the department:
Community Treatment and Care services (CTAC) are part of the Primary Care Improvement Plan (PCIP) that was agreed as part of the 2018 GP contract. CTAC gives patients access to parts of their healthcare through NHS services that were traditionally provided by general practice.
This service includes Vaccination delivery, nurse led Treatment Rooms now known as “CTAC centres” and GP based phlebotomy services. The post holder will join the CTAC nursing team to support the delivery of these services and will report to a team of CTAC Co-ordinator Band 6 nurses.
The job the applicant will be doing:
The successful applicant will work across services within Community Treatment and Care (CTAC). While primarily based in CTAC Vaccination team, they will also provide flexible support to other CTAC departments, including GP-based clinics out with peak vaccination periods in the winter and spring period.
Applicants should be adaptable and enjoy a varied role across different clinical environments. Desirable qualities include:
* Strong organisational skills
* Effective teamwork
* Ability to manage a busy and diverse workload
* Excellent documentation skills
* A positive approach to working in a fast-paced setting
All mandatory training will be provided if required.
Skills / Qualifications:
A 1st level registered nurse with post registration experience is desirable. Community experience would be advantageous but not essential.
As part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date.
You should therefore note that candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership / Disclosure Scotland Check.
The role requires travelling across the Inverclyde area to visit patients in their homes, in care home and in clinics/health centres. Applicants should hold a current driving licence.
For further information, please contact: Emily Mochan - Emily.mochan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Nurse Team Lead Community Adult Nursing Tele[hone: 01475 501260 Or Karen Mcgachy Charge nurse VTP karen.mcgachy@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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