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The Scottish Ambulance Service is a vital component of NHS Scotland, delivering urgent medical care and support to more than five million people across the country. Our commitment is to provide the highest standard of care, protect lives, and facilitate recovery, with a dedicated team renowned for compassion and expertise.
We are seeking an experienced Mobile Vaccination Team Leader to provide day-to-day leadership for the delivery of Scottish Ambulance Service mobile vaccination clinics. You will have managerial responsibility for a regional team and for vehicles/equipment, including the supervision and deployment of staff to ensure high-quality, safe, person-centred care.
About the role
The successful candidate will have experience leading a team of clinical staff and a sound working knowledge of Scottish Ambulance Service policies and procedures. Completion of the online TURAS vaccination modules would be advantageous. E.g. PEIP
Key skills and behaviours
Registered healthcare professional (degree level or equivalent)
Relevant experience in vaccination/immunisation services, with ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical skills and knowledge (including assessment, consent and administration)
Evidence of leadership, teamworking and organisational skills, including supporting recruitment, induction, performance review and staff development
Strong communication, time management and IT skills (e.g., email, reporting, and electronic record systems)
Experience of audit, quality improvement and problem-solving in a clinical setting
Travel and licence requirements
This role is based within the North Region of Scotland, with travel required across Scotland to support clinics in other areas. Frequent long-distance travel and overnight stays will be required. A C1 driving licence is essential, as you will be expected to drive patient transport vehicles.
Please apply only if you meet all essential criteria in the person specification, and make sure your application clearly demonstrates your relevant skills and experience. Please note that the Vaccination Team Leader job description is still in draft form; in the meantime, the Clinical Team Leader job description can be used as a reference.
For further information about the vacancy, please contact:
Richard Proctor - National Operations Manager ( RichardWilliam.Proctor@nhs.scot )
Elaine Owen - Acting Operational Manager elaine.owen@nhs.scot )
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.
Please note that The Scottish Ambulance Service is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
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.