Community Immunisation Practitioner | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Ipswich is seeking registered nurses or midwives to deliver essential vaccinations across Suffolk and North East Essex. The successful candidates will work independently and in teams to promote health, assess vaccination histories, and provide health education while adhering to safeguarding procedures. Flexibility in shifts is required, with full training provided. This position supports the crucial goal of improving community health through immunizations.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife required.
• Previous experience delivering vaccinations is helpful but not mandatory.
• Must possess a full, valid driving license and access to a car for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of vaccinations to all age ranges.
• Provide assessment and review of missed vaccinations.
• Plan and deliver immunization programmes to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in work

Health promotion and education

Education

Registered nurse or midwife

Job description

Overview

The World Health Organisation says "Immunization is key to primary health care, an indisputable human right, and one of the best health investments money can buy." If you are a nurse or midwife and want to play your part in delivering immunisations to the communities of Suffolk and North East Essex, consider joining our friendly team.

We are looking for clinicians who can work flexibly, have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a wide range of communities and individuals, and are passionate about promoting the health of others.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in a team delivering a wide range of vaccinations to all age ranges.
• Deliver services in schools, community clinics, and other venues.
• Provide assessment and review of missed vaccinations and review vaccination histories for those not vaccinated according to the English Schedule.
• Collect accurate data at each session.
• Plan and deliver immunisation programmes across communities to achieve KPIs.
• Collaborate with local statutory, private, and voluntary providers to develop accessible and responsive services for all sections of the community, focusing on vulnerable groups.
• Promote and monitor safe and effective practice.
• Provide and promote access to information and other services, referring as appropriate; liaise with statutory and non‑statutory agencies and other health services colleagues.
• Provide health promotion/education in line with the Immunisation programme.
• Adhere to current Local Safeguarding Board and Child Protection procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered nurse or midwife.
• Previous experience of delivering vaccinations is useful, but full training and induction will be offered.
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 applies).
• Willingness to work some weekend and evening shifts across Suffolk and North East Essex.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to help maintain a healthy work–life balance.

Contact

For an informal chat, call Caroline Dowdall, Team Lead, at 07353103813 or email [e-mail].

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.