Clinical Vaccinator

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a vaccinator to join the Vaccination service in Thurso. The post is permanent with Band 5 salary (£34,544 - £43,039 per year).

The role involves working with children and adults across a wide geographic area, with work in schools and community venues. The service covers Caithness and Sutherland; the work base is negotiable. Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinator will work with children and adults.
• Role involves working in schools and community venues.
• Service covers Caithness and Sutherland; work base negotiable.

Job description

Advertised location: Thurso
Advertised salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Employment type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Highland Vaccination service for a vaccinator to join the team. This is a varied and challenging post when the service is going through transformation, developing the service and opening up a wider remit in a post pandemic setting. This role will involve working with children and adults. Applicants will be required to work in a variety of settings including schools and community venues. The Vaccination service covers a wide geographic area across Caithness and Sutherland. Work base negotiable. Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Please indicate on your application form the contracted hours you are available. Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 21st October 2026

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.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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