Immunisation Nurse Coordinator (Schools)-Children and Families

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system in the UK is searching for an Immunisation Nurse Coordinator to join its School Immunisation Team. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team of nurses to implement vital public health immunisation programs for school-aged children. The position offers a permanent, term-time contract with a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, providing a balanced work-life schedule. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing community health and ensuring compliance with national policies. If you are passionate about public health and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• First-level Nursing Registration with NMC required.
• Degree-level education or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering immunisation programs.
• Coordinate activities across multiple regional teams.

Skills

Immunisation Knowledge

Team Management

Public Health Policy

Education

Degree-level Education

First-level Nursing Registration

Job description

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems employing around 40,000 staff, is seeking a Immunisation Nurse Coordinator to join the School Immunisation Team. The role involves coordinating and managing a team of registered nurses and healthcare support workers to deliver national public health immunisation programs to school-aged children across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

This permanent, term-time position is based on a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 4:00 PM, from mid-August to mid-April, with annualized contract terms. The post requires working across NHS GG&C HSCP teams, including regions like Renfrew and Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and South Glasgow, North East Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire, and North West Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team delivering immunisation programs to school-aged children.
• Coordinate activities across multiple regional teams and boundaries.

Minimum Requirements:

• First-level Nursing Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of national policy drivers for immunisations.
• Evidence of professional development in immunisation.
• PVG Scheme Membership / Disclosure Scotland Check.

Applicants must have a live NMC UK pin and be eligible to work in the UK. The role offers a salary paid over 12 months, equivalent to 24.8 hours per week.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. The organization is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports military community applications. All applicants are expected to submit authentic, personal responses to application questions without AI assistance, as misuse may lead to application withdrawal.