Flu Nurse

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London is seeking Flu Nurses to join their team for a fixed-term contract. The role involves administering flu vaccinations, ensuring proper storage, and monitoring patient reactions. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, NMC registration, and previous experience in a healthcare setting. This opportunity offers competitive remuneration, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Nursing and NMC Registration are essential.
• Experience in NHS or private sector nursing is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle sharps management.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ wellness and suitability for vaccination.
• Administer intramuscular vaccinations.
• Monitor patients' reactions during vaccine administration.

Skills

Nursing skills

Knowledge of vaccination procedures

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Completed degree in Nursing

NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Role: Flu Nurse

Town: London Central, The City and Canary Wharf

Full time: 37.5 Hours per week

Shift times: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5.30pm

Fixed Term Contract: From around 8th September until mid/end December

Salary: £40,000 Pro Rata

Summary: It's that time of the year again and we’re looking for several Flu Nurses to join our Primary Care Team for this years Flu Campaign!

This is a FIXED TERM CONTRACT OF 3 MONTHS

This is an exciting opportunity to join us here at HCA Healthcare UK to assist in the comprehensive delivery of the Flu immunisation for 2025. Our nurses always enjoy their time with us.

Role purpose

We are looking for skilled flu vaccine nurses with a broad understanding of vaccine safety procedures to administer vaccinations at our healthcare facility. You will be responsible for keeping a record of patients' vaccinations and the vaccines' proper storage.

This role will involve travel across HCA corporate client sites and client facilities throughout London. Travel expenses are covered.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll be doing

• Assess the clients’ wellness and suitability for the vaccination in line with the prescribed PGD
• Administer intramuscular vaccination as required
• Monitoring patients' reactions to vaccinations during the administration of vaccines
• Implementing and adhering to infection-control policies and procedures
• Ensuring that flu vaccinations are stored correctly and securely
• Maintaining the inventory of supplies needed to administer the vaccines

What you’ll bring

• Completed degree in Nursing
• NMC Registration
• Knowledge of sharps management, vaccinations, safety procedures, and storage protocols
• Previous nursing experience is essential either NHS or private sector
• Patience and compassion for patients with physical, mental, and emotional issues
• The ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Flu Nurse you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity