Immunisation Nurse - Sutton & Merton

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Sutton is seeking an Immunisation Nurse to deliver school-aged immunisations. Applicants should be NMC registered nurses with relevant experience working with children and young people. The role offers flexible working hours, with responsibilities including planning and conducting vaccination sessions. A car driver is essential as the job involves travel across local schools and community sites.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Full induction and training

Community-based role

Qualifications

• Experience in primary or community care or working with children and young people.
• Experience administering immunisations.
• Familiarity with computerised data systems and electronic clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver immunisation sessions in schools and community venues.
• Prepare vaccine equipment for daily visits.
• Promote vaccination uptake through information sharing.

Skills

Prioritisation

Calm under pressure

Compassionate care

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

RN Adult or RN Children or RMHN or RM

5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above

Mentorship/supervision training

Job description

Immunisation Nurse - Sutton & Merton

The closing date is 30 September 2025

We are looking for Band 5 Nurse to join our Sutton 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. Car driver essential

Main duties of the job

Your day starts by packing vaccine equipment and preparing for school or clinic visits. In the morning, you\'ll be out in the community delivering vaccinations. You may visit two schools per day during the busy flu season. After a break, you\'ll return to base to restock and prepare for the next day.

Key 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

Why 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

About us

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

Job responsibilities

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

Please note: This is a permanent role, based in Morden, covering Sutton and Merton, 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 will love to hear from you!

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
• 5 GSCE\'s grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and maths
• Mentorship/supervision training

Experience

• Experience of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people
• Demonstrable experience of working with computerised data systems and electronic clinical records
• Previous experience of effective team working/good team player
• Experience of administering immunisations

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to prioritise work, good /starter finisher
• Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values (Compassionate, Inclusive, Collaborative, Inspiring)
• IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Personal Attributes

• Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.
• Methodical and pays attention to detail. Flexible and creative approach to work
• Caring and sensitive to the needs of individuals with the ability to be firm but kind

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£35,763 to £43,466 a yearpa incl. HCAS pro rata term time