Operational Lead Vaccination Services

NHS Scotland; Lewis (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Operational Lead Vaccination Services for NHS Western Isles on a 12‑month fixed term contract. This Band 7 role is 36 hours per week with a salary band of £52,845–£61,466 per annum plus a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461.

The post leads the vaccination service, plans and delivers seasonal campaigns and oversees the expansion of travel vaccination services, with governance exposure at board level.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in vaccination or clinical services is desirable.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assure seasonal vaccination campaigns, including travel vaccination services.
• Knowledge of national governance requirements and clinical governance frameworks.

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.

Operational Lead Vaccination Services

Band 7 £52,845 - £61,466 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum

36 hours per week

Fixed Term or Secondment post for 12 months

A 12-month fixed term vacancy has arisen for an Operational Lead to the vaccination service suitable for NMC Registered Health Professionals, looking for a leadership challenge, as well as experienced non-registered operational managers to plan, deliver and assure seasonal vaccination campaigns as well as the continued roll out of travel vaccination services across NHS Western Isles.

The role provides an opportunity for an experienced or developing leader with exposure to national, board level and departmental clinical governance requirements.

You will be forward thinking, dynamic with sufficient knowledge, skills and experience to undertake operational leadership for the vaccination service.

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For further information regarding this post, please contact Janet Cameron Interim Team Lead Vaccination Team, ([e-mail]) or Adam MacDonald, Associate Director Clinical Services/Deputy Nurse AHP Director ([e-mail]).

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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CLOSING DATE: 19/10/2026

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