Immunisation Nurse - Newham

NHS; Barking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an Immunisation Nurse responsible for administering vaccinations to school children in various settings. The role entails undertaking clinical duties, ensuring service continuity, and maintaining up-to-date records while working collaboratively with the team. Candidates must be registered nurses or midwives and have a strong understanding of immunisation schedules.

Qualifications

• Registered nurses and midwives with the NMC.
• Proof of immunisations including Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season.
• Support Programme Managers and Team Leads in service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Organisational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Nursing or Midwifery qualification

Registered with NMC

Tools

Excel

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties relating to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and in community clinic settings.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour (flu season).
• Promote and support the operation of our School Aged Immunisation Service.
• Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead as applicable.
• Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
• Ensure all incidents, near misses, and complaints are reported and managed per policies.
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping.
• Contribute to team meetings.
• Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents/caregivers.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

About us

Vaccination UK has been providing school-aged immunisations since 2015, commissioned by NHS England, including influenza vaccinations across various counties and North London boroughs.

We also respond to outbreaks and provide the infant BCG programme in North London.

Our mission is to prevent disease and save lives through accessible and safe vaccination services.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will undertake clinical and administrative duties related to immunisation, mainly on-site for school children in schools and community clinics.

Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season.

Work collaboratively to support service continuity.

Support the operation of our School Aged Immunisation Service.

Assist Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead.

Attend sites across different locations as needed.

Deliver evidence-based, competent care to patients.

Participate in staff supervision and development.

Ensure incidents, near misses, and complaints are reported and managed appropriately.

Participate in audits and share findings with the team.

Attend clinical supervision sessions.

Contribute actively to team meetings.

Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal parental consent.

Perform other duties as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered nurses and midwives with the NMC.
• Nursing or Midwifery qualification.
• Proof of immunisations including Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.
• Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
• Knowledge of informed consent principles.
• Computer literacy, including basic Excel skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Assertiveness, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.
• Driving license is required.
• Signed competencies for relevant vaccinations.

Experience

• Active registration with NMC, GPhC, or HCPC.
• Nursing or Midwifery qualification.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Experience working within PGD frameworks.
• Understanding of the National Immunisation schedule.
• Signed competencies for vaccinations (desirable).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.