Immunisation Nurse - Part‑Time (School & Community)

HCRG Care Group; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Pension

Professional Growth

Exclusive Rewards

Wellbeing Support

Flexible Pay

Learning & Development

Recognition

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking an Immunisation Nurse (Band 5) to join our team in Walton-on-Thames. The post is 18 hours per week, term time only, based at Walton Health Centre, delivering school and community immunisation programmes.

Responsibilities include safe vaccine administration, lead nurse duties when competent, and collaboration with families, schools, and GP networks. Driving licence and access to a car are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of NHS issues, clinical governance, and risk management.
• IT literate and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• PHE core immunisation training and Skills for Health immunisation modules.
• Experience in school nursing, clinical supervision, appraisal, and immunisation delivery.
• Teaching skills and ability to be assertive under pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the school and community immunisation programmes following local policies, PGDs, and SOPs.
• Administer vaccines safely, ensuring correct cold chain storage, handling, and accurate documentation.
• Prepare, transport, and maintain immunisation equipment and vaccine stocks for sessions.
• Act as Lead Nurse when fully competent, supervising and mentoring bank nurses, students, and other team members.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and participate in professional development, training, and audits.
• Communicate effectively with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams, adapting language and approach to individual needs.
• Support children and families, addressing anxieties, concerns, or complaints, and act as an advocate where appropriate.
• Participate in policy development, service improvement, and implementation of immunisation programmes.
• Organise workload independently, ensuring accurate record-keeping, data management, and reporting.
• Take appropriate action in safeguarding concerns and adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Provide evidence-based advice on immunisations, including side effects, to children, parents, and the public.
• Contribute to meetings, working groups, and professional discussions, supporting team communication and cohesion.
• Participate in audits, research, and mandatory training; supervise and teach students, junior staff, and carers.
• Undertake other duties as required consistent with the role and grade of the post.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Children & Young People

Communication skills

IT literate

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

NHS core immunisation training

Skills for Health immunisation modules

PHE core immunisation training

Job description

HCRG Care Group is seeking an Immunisation Nurse (Band 5) to join our team in Walton-on-Thames. The post is 18 hours per week, term time only, based at Walton Health Centre, delivering school and community immunisation programmes.

Responsibilities include safe vaccine administration, lead nurse duties when competent, and collaboration with families, schools, and GP networks. Driving licence and access to a car are required.