Staff Nurse - Immunisations

TN United Kingdom; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for Immunisations to join their team at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This role is pivotal in delivering essential immunisation services to school-aged children, contributing significantly to public health initiatives. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a supportive environment, ensuring high-quality care tailored to local needs. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's health and well-being, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a caring and respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with experience in immunisation services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to children and families for immunisations.
• Work collaboratively within the NHS Children and Families team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Job description

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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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, please visit our website.

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse Immunisations at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

To provide an accessible and effective nursing service to children and their families, supporting the Public Health Agenda to maximize the health and wellbeing of all children.

The childhood flu immunisation programme is a key public health measure contributing to the reduction of health inequalities. The post involves achieving national and local health objectives through preventative care of school-aged children. As part of the Immunisation Service, the post holder will deliver professional nursing skills to ensure effective implementation of the Scottish Influenza programme.

You will work as part of an integrated NHS Children and Families team, delivering immunisation services across all secondary schools in Ayrshire, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care responsive to local needs.

For further information on the role, please view the full job description by clicking the link below.

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

• Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational and motivational skills

For more details on the person specifications, please click the link below.

Hours:

Six positions, 27.5 hours per week.

This is a fixed-term contract from 15th September 2025 to 28th November 2025.

Working hours are 09:00-15:00, Monday to Friday. The annual leave week is scheduled for 13th-17th October.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Possession of a UK driving licence and car ownership is essential for this role.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact:

Allison Brown – Children's Immunisation Lead at 07966179275.