Community Staff Nurse - Immunisation - Children Services

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

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Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with an interest in public health and improving outcomes for children and families? We are looking for Band 5 Community Staff Nurses to join our Childhood Immunisation Team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working primarily in community-based clinics, you will play a key role in delivering the routine childhood immunisation programme for babies and young children, helping to protect the health and wellbeing of local communities. You will be supported by an experienced team and receive full immunisation training if required. As Scotland's largest NHS Board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers excellent opportunities for professional development, flexible working and a rewarding career focused on making a genuine difference to children and families.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Posts are available across Glasgow North West & West Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire/Inverclyde. While posts are aligned to specific localities, all positions are employed on a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Board-wide basis and cross-boundary working may be required to meet service needs.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• You will be based Boardwide (hosted service Glasgow South HSCP), with main base being in Northwest & Renfrewshire
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
  
  

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and person-centred childhood immunisation clinics within community settings
• Administer routine immunisations to babies and children in line with national guidance and local policies
• Work in partnership with children, parents, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote positive health outcomes
• Organise and coordinate clinic activity, appointments and immunisation records within designated areas
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and ensure compliance with professional and organisational standards
• Support health promotion initiatives and provide immunisation advice and education to families
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, risk management and ongoing service improvement activities
  
  

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

• Registered Nurse with current Part 1 NMC registration
• Relevant or significant nursing experience with an interest in public health and community-based services
• Experience of delivering childhood immunisations would be advantageous although full training will be provided
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with children, families and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Evidence of continuing professional development alongside a sound understanding of the NMC Code and current healthcare standards
  
  

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
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Lynda Doherty, Immunisation Team Lead, on 07814313283 or lynda.doherty3@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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

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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.

By signing the 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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