Band 5 Immunisation Nurse - Bexley & Greenwich

Integrated Care System; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse supporting the delivery of vital vaccination programs within the School Age Vaccination Service. This role requires a nurturing practitioner dedicated to safeguarding children and ensuring proper immunization protocol is followed. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered nurses with recent experience in community healthcare settings and a passion for child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in community setting with children and young people.
• Ability to travel between locations.
• 6 months paid immunisation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people for immunisations and provide necessary aftercare.
• Liaison with nursing disciplines and community professionals.
• Support and mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Effective communication

Team working

Supervision

Teaching strategies

Child protection knowledge

Education

NMC Registered

Qualified nurse with at least 6 months post preceptorship

Job description

Go back Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Immunisation Nurse - Bexley & Greenwich

The closing date is 15 August 2025

Kingston& Richmond Foundation Trust are currently searching for a talentedImmunisation Nurse to support their fantastic Immunisations team as a member ofthe School Age Vaccination Service (SAV), to support the safe delivery andtriage of the nasal flu and other vaccination programmes within the SAVteams.

Main duties of the job

• The main duties of a Registered Immunisations Nurse include, being able to assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.
• Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
• Ensure that all statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. This includes CPR, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
• To maintain the necessary communication and liaison with all members of other nursing disciplines and allied professions.
• Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior and nonqualified staff members of the School Nursing service.
• Maintain own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law and following recognised codes of practice. The Nurse is also required to be aware of and comply with Trust policies on Health and Safety.

About us

KRFTprovides community health services for around 523,000 people registered withGPs in 12 London boroughs of Kingston and Richmond.The Trust currentlyemploy people who work across a wide range of health centres, hospitals, GPsurgeries, childrens centres, local council facilities and in communitysettings including in peoples homes. This helps people across the communityto stay well, manage their own health with the right support and avoid stays inhospital.

Job responsibilities

• The main duties of a Registered Immunisations Nurse include, being able to assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.
• Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
• Ensure that all statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. This includes CPR, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
• To maintain the necessary communication and liaison with all members of other nursing disciplines and allied professions.
• Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior and nonqualified staff members of the School Nursing service.
• Maintain own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law and following recognised codes of practice. The Nurse is also required to be aware of and comply with Trust policies on Health and Safety.

Person Specification

Experience

• At least 6 months paid immunisation experience in the last 3 years
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience working with children & young people
• Able to demonstrate team working
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills using a variety of communication systems with children and adults
• Able to demonstrate effective teaching strategies for parents/children
• Able supervise qualified and unqualified staff
• Practical knowledge of child protection procedures
• Understand National and Local policy relating to school age children
• Ability to travel between locations with equipment
• Car driver with use of a car

Qualifications

• NMC Registered
• Must be at least 6 months post preceptorship
• Must be a qualified nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust