Immunisation Nurse - Peterborough

The Methodist Church in Britain; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an immunisation nurse for a three-month placement with Vaccination UK, supporting the school-aged immunisation service commissioned by NHS England. The role focuses on vaccinating schoolchildren, mainly on-site at schools and in community clinics, including IM and nasal vaccines.

You will travel between sites, aim to vaccinate 20–25 children per hour during flu season, and ensure accurate record-keeping, safeguarding, and consent processes while

Qualifications

• Nursing or midwifery qualification and active professional registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of immunisation schedules and consent principles.
• Proficiency in IM injections and Cold Chain compliance.
• Good IT skills and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate school children at 20 to 25 an hour.
• Administer IM and nasal vaccinations.
• Carry out Gillick competency assessments and obtain verbal consent.
• Manage consent forms and contact guardians.
• Respond to clinical enquiries from parents, guardians and staff.
• Report and process clinical incidents, near misses and complaints.
• Ensure safeguarding reporting is prompt and thorough.
• Keep records up to date in line with policy.
• Participate in supervision and staff development.
• Travel between sites to sessions.
• Support leadership and attend team meetings.

Skills

Immunisation knowledge

Consent principles

Cold Chain policy

IM injections

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Education

Nursing or midwifery qualification

Registered with NMC/GPhC/HCPC

Job description

This three-month immunisation nurse post with Vaccination UK sits within its school-aged immunisation service, which is commissioned by NHS England. The role centres on vaccinating schoolchildren, largely on site at schools and in community clinics, including IM and nasal vaccines. Travel between sites is required, with a flu-season target of 20 to 25 children an hour. Applicants need active NMC, GPhC or HCPC registration and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and varicella immunity.

What the job involves

• Vaccinate school children at 20 to 25 an hour during flu season
• Administer IM and nasal vaccinations to meet hourly targets
• Carry out Gillick competency assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers, by phone or at sessions
• Triage consent forms and contact parents or guardians before or after sessions
• Answer clinical enquiries from parents, guardians and staff within own knowledge
• Report, monitor and process clinical incidents, near misses and complaints
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are reported promptly and followed up thoroughly
• Keep records up to date in line with company policy
• Take part in clinical supervision and staff performance and development
• Take part in audits, make recommendations and share findings with the team
• Travel to sites as directed and transport vaccines to and from sessions
• Support the Clinical Lead, Team Lead and Programme Managers and contribute to team meetings

What’s required

Qualifications

• Nursing and/or midwifery qualification
• Registered nurse, pharmacist or allied health professional

Registration & licences

• Active registration with NMC, GPhC or HCPC

Experience

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule
• Understanding of the principles of informed consent
• Understanding of the Cold Chain Policy
• Proficiency in administering IM injections
• Computer literacy
• Effective written and verbal communication

Other

• Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and varicella
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Assertive, team-based working and critical thinking

Nice to have

• Working within PGD frameworks
• Basic Life Support certification
• Evidence of signed-off competencies for relevant vaccinations
• Proficiency in administering IM injections
• Driving