Immunisation Nurse Coordinator - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

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    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

    The shift pattern is Monday-Friday August-April annualised contract terms.

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

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 Nurse Coordinator to join the School Immunisation Team. The School Immunisation Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, leading and managing a team of registered nursing staff and healthcare support workers enabling the delivery of the national public health immunisation programmes to school aged children and young people across NHS (GG&C) Greater Glasgow and Clyde and aligned (HSCP) Health and Social Care Partnership areas. Our service is fundamental in taking forward the Public Health Agenda which aims to maximise the health and wellbeing of all school aged children and young people and also contributes to the reduction of health inequalities as well as achieving National and Local Health objectives through the focus on preventative care.

    This post aligns to one of our four immunisation service areas. The service model is structured across four teams where the post holder may be required to cover across the NHS GG&C HSCP teams.

  • Renfrew and Inverclyde Team
  • East Renfrewshire and South Glasgow Team
  • North East Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire Team
  • North West Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire Team
  • Essential Criteria for application

  • 1st Level Nursing Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Knowledge and understanding of national policy for drivers for immunisation
  • Evidence of further professional development within immunisation is essential
  • This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/ Disclosure Scotland Check
  • This post is a permanent position contracted within an annualised hour's contract spanning from August to April (8 months) at 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday worked on an annualised contract hours Monday-Friday pro rata.

    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 sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

    By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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