201368 (MG) Senior Immunisation Nurse Specialist

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201368 (MG) Senior Immunisation Nurse Specialist, Edinburgh

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

98fef0c50a99

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Main base: Waverly Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG. Office is relocating to Mainpoint, 102 West Port, Edinburgh, EH3 9DN.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link:

This role requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the relevant regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland must be made and deemed satisfactory before employment begins.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking and dynamic Senior Immunisation Nurse Specialist to join our Public Health Division within NHS Lothian. We seek an individual committed to embedding public health principles into local immunisation programs, addressing inequalities, and increasing vaccination uptake across NHS Lothian.

The post-holder will be part of the Public Health Immunisation Team, providing specialist immunisation advice on complex clinical cases, responding to clinical queries, complaints, and supporting adverse incident management.

They will act as a key liaison between clinical staff and management, providing leadership, support, and expert guidance to ensure safe, high-quality immunisation programs. The role involves collaboration with various professionals, community groups, and national partners.

The candidate should have clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for public health leadership in immunisation programs within an evolving landscape.

Line management responsibilities include supervising the Immunisation Nurse Specialist.

The main office is currently at Waverly Gate, moving to West Port. NHS Lothian supports an agile working model, combining remote and on-site work, with flexibility across locations.

The Public Health and Health Policy department aims to improve health in Lothian through a whole-system approach, organized into Population Health, Healthcare Public Health, and Health Protection.

Further details on the role, skills, and experience required are available via links at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact Norma Millar via email.

The terms 'Senior' or 'Junior' refer to experience and responsibility levels, not age. Applications from all ages are welcome if criteria are met.

NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time workweek from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no pay change. This change is reflected in this advert and employment contracts. Temporary adjustments up to 30 minutes per week may be required until service rosters adapt. For questions, contact the recruiting team.