Immunisation Nurse - Bexley | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking Band 5 Nurses to join the Immunisation Team for a fixed-term role focusing on delivering immunisations in schools and community clinics. The position requires a passion for public health and working with children, offering flexibility and the chance to grow skills in health promotion and vaccination protocols. Ideal for newly qualified nurses or those transitioning from ward roles.

Benefits

Full induction and training

Parking permit or travel expense reimbursement

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have registration as a nurse.
• Experience working in community settings preferred.
• Willingness to travel to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the School Age Immunisation Programme.
• Assist with planning and delivery of immunisation sessions.
• Promote health uptake to parents and carers.
• Follow safety protocols for immunisation delivery.
• Help run satellite immunisation clinics.

Skills

Public health passion

Working with children

Clinical and safeguarding experience

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

6 months School Term Time only - End date March 2026. Hours: Term Time. We are looking for Band 5 Nurses to join our Bexley Immunisation Team, part of the South London Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where you will help deliver school-aged and catch-up immunisations across schools and community clinics — protecting children and young people from preventable diseases.

If you are passionate about public health, enjoy working with children, and want to build your clinical and safeguarding experience, we would love to hear from you.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the School Age Immunisation Programme, including inhaled influenza vaccines
• Assist with planning and delivery of immunisation sessions in schools, community venues, and homes
• Promote uptake by providing evidence-based information to parents and carers
• Follow all relevant safety protocols and procedures for safe immunisation delivery
• Help run satellite immunisation clinics across the borough

Reasons to choose community immunisation

• Be part of the Healthy Child Programme, improving public health and school attendance
• Help reduce preventable illnesses, hospital admissions, and time off school
• Work with well children in an upbeat, positive environment
• Gain experience in health promotion, safeguarding, and vaccination protocols
• Join a collaborative and capable team that values your input
• Ideal for newly qualified nurses or those looking for a change from ward-based roles

What we offer

• An experienced local team led by a dedicated Team Lead
• Full induction, training and mentorship, including flu training, BLS, manual handling and immunisation competencies
• The chance to shadow sessions before working independently
• Clear daily schedules and a well-organised service so you can focus on care
• A community-based role with real opportunities to grow your skills and confidence

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Please note: This is a 6-month fixed-term role, based in Kingston & Richmond, with travel to schools and community sites across the boroughs. You will be provided with a parking permit or have travel expenses reimbursed when you use your car for work. The position is term-time only, with opportunities for full-time (during term-time only), part-time, or job share working arrangements — offering flexibility to fit around your lifestyle.

Ready to help protect the next generation? Apply now or get in touch for an informal chat about the role and our local teams. We’d love to hear from you!

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025