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
The purpose of this role is to provide expert clinical practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, using advanced specialist knowledge to support clinical decision‑making and independent management of patients preparing to travel internationally. The post holder will carry out complex clinical assessments, apply high‑level decision‑making skills, and exercise sound clinical judgment to develop appropriate vaccination and treatment plans. This role involves offering specialist advice and guidance to clients to support safe and informed choices when travelling to countries where additional vaccinations or travel‑related medications are required or recommended. The post holder will also provide expert support to healthcare professionals, clients, and their families.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of the service, working collaboratively across healthcare boundaries to enhance practice and support the implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based standards, guidelines, and policies.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* Location: Parkview Resource Centre
* Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist travel advice and undertake full travel health consultations and risk assessment/monitoring
* Administer and manage NHS Travel vaccines in line with Patient Group Directive and Best Practice Guidelines, or prescribe as required for the specialist role in line with prescribing competence
* Provide clinical leadership in the management of the Travel Service, mentoring, supervising, and giving clinical advice to the multidisciplinary team
* Develop effective partnerships and positive working relationships with internal and external agencies to support seamless care provision across all agencies
* Participate in the appraisal process and Personal Development Plan review in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework; support management of performance issues in the area of responsibility; provide and participate in clinical and peer supervision
* Participate in the development of local procedures and protocols, ensuring compliance with national legislation and NHSGGC policies, and identify opportunities for continuous service development
* Support NHSGGC values of quality, teamwork, care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility through appropriate behaviours and attitudes
* Provide specialist advice and teaching to the multidisciplinary team, and work with education providers and other stakeholders to ensure staff competency is achieved and maintained
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required
* First‑level Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and Revalidation
* Significant post‑registration professional practice travel experience
* TREC course completion or equivalent (desired but not essential)
* Experience in delegation and support to skill‑mix teams
* Effective listening and interpersonal skills
* Time‑management skills and ability to prioritise workload
* Competence in standard IT packages (e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel)
* Nurse prescribing experience or independent supplementary prescribing (desired but not essential)
* Diploma in Travel Medicine or equivalent (desired but not essential)
Interview Process
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation. The presentation theme will be shared with candidates at the point of interview invitation.
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
* 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
Contact
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist – Travel Health, Tod Collis
tod.collis@nhs.scot
07483 147678
Additional Information
For an informal discussion, please contact Tod Collis. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process are available on the website. This post may close early due to volume of response; please submit your application as soon as possible.
NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow.
NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer through the Armed Forces Covenant.
Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of AI or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the recruitment process.
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