Immunisation Nurse

Job details

• Job reference: 247578
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 23/06/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Aberdeen City H&SCP
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: Various
• Job posted date: 09/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
• Department: Aberdeen City Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate registered healthcare professional to join our Immunisation Team delivering the national vaccination programme across Aberdeen City.

As an Immunisation Nurse, you will:

Prepare and administer vaccines safely in line with PGDs, protocols, and national standards. Provide clear information, reassurance, and support to patients and carers. Recognise and respond appropriately to adverse reactions. Maintain accurate clinical records and support the safe running of vaccination clinics. Work flexibly across a range of settings, including pre-school clinics, community clinics, schools, housebound visits and care homes. Participate in vaccination education and health promotion.

You should be:

A registered nurse, midwife, or allied health professional with current NMC/HCPC registration. Confident in working independently within scope of practice and as part of a wider team. Committed to high standards of clinical care, infection prevention, and patient safety. In possession of a full driving licence and able to travel within Aberdeen City as required. Able to work Monday to Saturday, usually a 7.5 hour shift between the hours of 08:00–17:00, depending on service need.

Interviews will take place in person on 9th July.

For any further information on Aberdeen City Please Email: gram.cityvaccteam@nhs.scot

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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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