Team Leader, Immunisation Team

Advertised location: Stirling

Advertised salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Employment type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated individual seeking the challenge of working as a Team Lead within the Immunisation Service. This opportunity will provide the successful candidate with valuable strategic leadership experience within NHS Forth Valley.

Applicants should be current Band 6 or Band 7 staff with relevant leadership or management experience. Experience within immunisation, public health, community nursing, or a related service would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will provide professional and operational leadership to the Immunisation Service, supporting service delivery, workforce development, and quality improvement initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across public health, primary care, and nursing services, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred immunisation programmes across NHS Forth Valley.

Due to the geographical location, Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

For more information or a one to one about the post, please contact Fiona Coan, Service Manager

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at

Certificate of Sponsorship

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