National Vaccination Operations Manager

Scottish Ambulance Service – National Vaccination Operational Manager

Hours:

37 hours per week (36 hours from 1 April 2026). Base:
National Headquarters, Edinburgh. The Scottish Ambulance Service delivers urgent medical care to over five million people across Scotland.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking National Vaccination Operational Manager to lead and coordinate the Scottish Ambulance Service Vaccination Programme. This national programme delivers a comprehensive range of vaccinations throughout Scotland, improving access for remote, rural and underserved communities. As Operations Manager you will drive public health initiatives, reduce health inequalities and ensure effective delivery of vaccination services at scale.

This position sits within the Clinical Quality & Professional Development Directorate, under the Infection Prevention & Control Service, and reports directly to the National Vaccination Services Manager.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication and robust organisational skills. The successful applicant must:

• Be a Registered Health Care Professional
• Have substantial experience working within vaccination services, with proven operational management capabilities
• Show initiative and excel in leading and motivating teams
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with C1 or D1 category

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Karen Burnett
, Head of Infection Prevention and Control –  or karen.burnett2t
Bryan Finlay
, National Vaccination Services Manager –  or bryan.finlayt

Closing date for applications is 1 February. Interviews will be advised after shortlisting is completed.

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 Immigration 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  website here.

Please note that SAS 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.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is to have a truly representative workforce where every employee feels respected and can give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.