Staff Nurse Childhood Immunisation (Schools)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Coordinator to lead a team in delivering vital immunisation programmes for school-aged children. This role is essential in promoting public health and reducing health inequalities. The ideal candidate will possess a First Level Nursing Registration and a degree-level education, along with a strong commitment to professional development. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing. This is a permanent, full-time position with a structured work schedule, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Degree-level education or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses for immunisation programmes.
• Enhance health and wellbeing of children through preventative care.

Skills

First Level Nursing Registration

Knowledge of national policy drivers for immunisations

Evidence of further professional development in immunisation

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is 37 hours per week on an annualised contract from mid-August to mid-April (8 months).

Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

We are seeking a Nurse Coordinator to join the School Immunisation Team. The Nurse Coordinator will lead and manage a team of registered nurses and healthcare support workers to deliver national public health immunisation programmes for school-aged children and young people across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and associated Health and Social Care Partnership areas. This role is vital in advancing the Public Health Agenda, aiming to enhance the health and wellbeing of children and young people, reduce health inequalities, and meet national and local health objectives through preventative care.

This position is part of one of four immunisation service areas, structured across four teams. The post holder will cover across NHS GG&C HSCP teams, including:

• Renfrew and Inverclyde Team
• East Renfrewshire and South Glasgow Team - This Post
• North East Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire Team

Please note that this role requires GGC Board-wide and cross-boundary working.

Essential Criteria:

• 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 further professional development in immunisation
• PVG Scheme Membership / Disclosure Scotland Check

This is a permanent position on an annualised hours contract from mid-August to mid-April (8 months), working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 4:00 pm. Salary is annualised over 12 months and paid at 24.8 hours per week.

For informal inquiries, contact Lynda Doherty, Interim School Immunisation Team Lead, at [e-mail] or 07814313283.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We promote inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

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