Nurse Immuniser

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking enthusiastic Registered Nurses for a 13-week contract in the Tayside Childhood Immunisation Team. The role involves delivering flu vaccines to eligible children across Tayside in various community settings, such as GP surgeries and schools. Candidates must hold current UK NMC nursing registration and possess experience in childcare or immunisations. The position provides training and offers flexible working hours, with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, making it suitable for both full-time and part-time applicants.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with immunisations or working in a community setting is advantageous.
• Ability to be flexible and travel across Tayside.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the flu vaccine to children and young people age 6 months to 18 years across Tayside.
• Support the delivery of the immunisation campaign with a flexible role.

Skills

Immunisations

Childcare

Education

Current UK NMC nursing registration

Job description

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.

Women Children & Families Division

Tayside Childhood Immunisation Team

Registered Nurse – Band 5 Posts

13 week Fixed Term/Secondment Part time/Full time

The Tayside Childhood Immunisation Team delivers the flu vaccine to all eligible children and young people age 6 months to 18 years across Tayside in GP surgeries, community clinics and in schools. To support the delivery of this campaign, we are looking for enthusiastic, flexible Registered Nurses to take up a 13 week contract from 08/09/2025 to 07/12/2025. A full training programme will be provided.

You are required to hold a current UK NMC nursing registration and previous experience of immunisations, working with children and families or working in a community setting would be advantageous.

These posts are variable hours with a minimum of 15 hours each week, hours are negotiable, and you must be able to travel across Tayside on a daily basis.

Informal enquiries to:

Kim Grace, Team Leader

Tel: [phone]

Email – [e-mail]

Internal Applicants – written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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