Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for a workforce that is truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. We are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful and we work together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Staff Nurse –
Central Clinic, Kilmarnock –
Permanent basis.

21.6 hours per week. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full‑time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro‑rated for part‑time staff) without loss of earnings.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will support the seamless delivery of the childhood vaccination programme for pre‑5 children to all GP practices within East Ayrshire. They will also work within the School Nursing Service to manage expectations of priority pathways of need, particularly around the emotional wellbeing needs of school‑age children.

Applicants must be a 1st level Registered Nurse and possess a degree in a related field such as Nursing or Health Studies. Evidence of further professional development is desirable. Excellent communication skills, a passion for improving outcomes for children, and the ability to be flexible and work within a large team supporting the wellbeing of children are essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all applications without regard to age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, physiologic or mental disability, language, colour, race, known or predicted ethnicity, religion or beliefs, or socio‑economic background.

For more information about the role, please contact Marie Watt, CTL (tel: 07929 840121) or Fiona McConnell, Pre‑5 Immunisation Coordinator‑EA (tel: 07581 045486).