Senior Immunisation Service Lead Nurse

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse to lead the Vaccination & Immunisation Service in Melrose. Base Newstead; 32 hours per week.

You will provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering immunisation programmes across the Scottish Borders. You will work closely with Primary Care, Public Health and Community Services to ensure safe, effective and equitable vaccination delivery for children, young people and adults.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration immunisation, community nursing or public health experience.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing teams, supporting service delivery and leading quality improvement.
• Commitment to person-centred care, staff wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel across the Scottish Borders.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and professional leadership across the Vaccination & Immunisation Service.
• Lead and support teams delivering national immunisation programmes across community settings.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of vaccination services in line with policy and protocols.
• Support service planning, workforce development, quality improvement and governance.
• Lead on risk management, incident review and continuous service improvement.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional support to staff.
• Collaborate with partners to improve uptake and reduce health inequalities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk management

Education

NMC registration

Job description

NHS Borders is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse to lead the Vaccination & Immunisation Service in Melrose. Base Newstead; 32 hours per week.

You will provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering immunisation programmes across the Scottish Borders. You will work closely with Primary Care, Public Health and Community Services to ensure safe, effective and equitable vaccination delivery for children, young people and adults.