Immunisation Nurse

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Huntingdon; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is recruiting a Part-time Band 5 Immunisation Nurse to deliver a wide range of vaccinations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, including schools and community clinics. The role requires travel with a full driving licence and access to a car for business use.

You will work both independently and in a team, maintain records, and support public health initiatives. The post offers a pro rata salary of £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, with some evenings and

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional who can administer vaccines under a PGD.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business travel.
• Experience delivering immunisation programmes is desirable.
• Flexibility for some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver childhood and school-aged immunisations in community settings.
• Work with schools, community clinics, and teams to run sessions.
• Record immunisation data accurately and securely.
• Support health promotion and safeguarding across populations.

Skills

Immunisation delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Public health promotion

Data recording

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisation

Patient safety

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Main area Community and School-Age Immunisation Service Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Will require some evenings and weekends) Job ref 812-26-GB-IN-CYP

Site Unit 1 Ramsay Court Town Huntingdon Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Working independently and in a team delivering a wide range of vaccinations to all age ranges.

Working in schools, community clinics, and other venues.

Providing assessment and review of missed vaccinations and reviewing vaccination histories for those not vaccinated according to the English Schedule.

*Proposed interview date : 28th September 2026*

Main duties of the job

Delivering immunisations across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to children and young people in schools and to all age groups through community clinics, housebound visits and via outreach work.

We are passionate about protecting our community's health through vaccination.

We welcome applications from health professionals who are passionate about public health, have an interest in learning and development, and can bring an agile, flexible approach to the role.

The role will require the successful candidates to travel and so you must hold afull valid driving licenseandaccess to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Working for our organisation

• You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
• We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
• Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
• We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
• We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible
• You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Deliver childhood and school-aged immunisation programmes under the direction of the Senior Immunisation Nurse, Clinical Lead, or Team Lead.
• Ensure immunisation sessions are delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Support achievement of programme Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Partnership Working

• Work closely with schools, School Nursing Teams, Child Health Teams, Children's Universal Services, and commissioners.
• Liaise with statutory, voluntary, private, and non-statutory organisations to improve access to immunisation services.
• Promote collaborative working to support children, young people, and families.

Data Collection and Administration

• Collect and record accurate immunisation data at every session.
• Ensure records are completed in accordance with organisational and professional standards.

Health Promotion and Public Health

• Deliver health promotion and education relating to immunisations and disease prevention.
• Support public health initiatives and healthy lifestyle programmes within schools and communities.
• Provide information, advice, and signposting to relevant services.

Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups

• Identify and support vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Adhere to Local Safeguarding Board procedures and Child Protection policies.
• Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse community needs.

Clinical Governance and Service Development

• Promote safe and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Support service development and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of care and professional practice.

Key Skills and Competencies Demonstrated

• Immunisation and vaccination expertise
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Partnership and multidisciplinary working
• Health promotion and education
• Data accuracy and record keeping
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge
• Organisation and time management
• Public health awareness
• Clinical governance and patient safety
• Service improvement and quality assurance

These responsibilities demonstrate a role that combines clinical delivery, public health promotion, safeguarding, partnership working, and service development to improve immunisation uptake and health outcomes for children and young people.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Other

• Registered Healthcare Professional who can administer vaccines under a PGD
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business puposes with a willingness to travel for work
• Knowledge of SystmOne and other immunisation recording systems
• Evidence of Post-Registration Continuing Professional Development
• Knowledge of the UK vaccination schedule
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of effective team working

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [e-mail]

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.

If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.