Nurse Team Lead - Adult Immunisation Delivery B7

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 7 Team Lead to lead the Adult Immunisation Team, ensuring effective delivery of vaccination programmes across NHSGGC. The role involves operation leadership, staff development, and collaboration with Pharmacy, Transport, eHealth and Public Health colleagues.

The successful candidate will lead clinical governance, risk management and service improvement, while maintaining professional standards and managing competing priorities.

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of legislation relating to Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults and relevant statutory frameworks.
• Significant experience in a senior nursing or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and professional leadership of the Adult Immunisation Team.
• Oversee deployment of resources and delivery of vaccination services.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy, Transport, eHealth, Nurse Bank and Public Health colleagues.
• Support staff leadership, performance management and service improvement.
• Ensure governance, safety, safeguarding and workforce training standards are met.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Communication

Immunisation

Staff management

Programme planning

Governance

Health & safety

Audit & evaluation

Change management

CPD

Education

Nursing degree / RN

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word/PowerPoint

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Public Health Vaccination Programmes are a key public health measure that help reduce health inequalities and support national and local health objectives through preventative care. As part of the Adult Immunisation Delivery Service, the post holder will provide professional expertise to support the effective delivery of vaccination programmes across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). The Adult Immunisation Team is seeking a motivated and experienced Band 7 Team Lead to play a key leadership role in the planning, coordination and operational delivery of adult vaccination programmes throughout the organisation.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent Role
• Gartnavel Royal Hospital
• 36 Hours Per Week Monday - Friday

Key responsibilities:

The Team Lead will support the Lead Nurse and Service Manager in the day-to-day management and professional leadership of the Adult Immunisation Team, ensuring the efficient deployment of resources and delivery of high-quality vaccination services. The post holder will lead operational aspects of vaccination programme delivery, working closely with key stakeholders including Pharmacy, Transport, eHealth, Nurse Bank and Public Health colleagues. Responsibilities include staff leadership and development, performance and attendance management, clinical governance, health and safety, risk management, service improvement, audit and evaluation activities, and supporting change management initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure effective communication systems are in place, maintain professional and legal standards, support workforce planning and training, contribute to safeguarding and public involvement activities, and undertake clinical duties when required to support service delivery.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First level Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of legislation relating to Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults and relevant statutory frameworks.
• Significant experience in a senior nursing or leadership role.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, including immunisation, line management and reflective practice.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills.
• Leadership and management qualification and/or substantial leadership experience.
• Experience planning and organising complex programmes, projects and service developments.
• Experience of leading and supporting teams through organisational change.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet applications.
• Competent in using Microsoft Excel for planning, modelling and service implementation.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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