Immunisation Nurse - Vaccination UK

European LifeCare Group; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Immunisation Nurse to undertake clinical duties predominately in school and community settings. The role offers flexible working hours and the chance to make a significant impact on public health through immunization programs. This position is suited for qualified nurses with relevant experience in vaccinations and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Pension - 5% employer contribution

Supermarket & High Street Discounts

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Registered with relevant healthcare body: NMC, GPhC, HCPC.
• Experience in immunizations and ongoing professional development.
• Competence in cold chain management and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season.
• Deliver evidence-based care and participate in clinical supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date records as per company policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Time-management

Customer service

Critical thinking

Computer literate

Education

Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification

Registered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional

Tools

Excel

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European LifeCare Group

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Hitchin, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

European LifeCare Group is one of Europe's largest independent provider of travel clinics and public vaccination programmes.

Founded in 1998, today European LifeCare Grouphas specialist clinics covering most ofDenmark, the Netherlands, Swedenand the UK, where the company trades under a number of brands, includingDanske Lægers Vaccinations Service, Vaccination UK,London Travel Clinic, Citydoc, Resecentrum vaccinationer,Mediprevent, Vaccinaties Op Reis and PreventVaccins.

European LifeCare Group also works for both the Danish and English National Health Service as a contracted service provider of immunisation programmes in schools and national influenza vaccination programmes.

ABOUT US:

Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties acrossEnglandand all boroughs of North London.

Weare also commissioned by NHS England in North London to provide outbreak response in the event of a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and we provide the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London.

Our mission is to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: Immunisation Nurse.

Contract:Bank

Working Hours:- Flexible (Part time / FullTime) -Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm.From September to December covering our flu season.

BENEFITS:

Pension - 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings.

VIVUP - Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistant Programme.

Blue Light Card - Supermarket & High Street Discounts.

25 days annual leave.

JOB PURPOSE:

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaborativelyto support the team, organisation, and company stakeholders, to facilitate the smooth continuity of service delivery.
• Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour (flu season).
• Promote and support the operation of our School Aged Immunisation Service.
• SupportProgramme Managers, Team Lead and, Clinical Lead as applicable.
• Attend sites across different locations as directed by your line manager.
• Deliveran effective, evidence based and competent level of care to patients.
• Participate in clinical supervision and the performance and development of staff.
• Ensure all clinical incidents, near misses and complaints are reported, monitored and processed in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Participate in audits, making recommendations based on findings and sharing outcomes with the team for learning.
• Ensure record keeping is up to date and in line with company policy, procedure and guidelines.
• Actively and constructively contribute to team meetings.
• Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella.
• Registered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional actively registered with their governing body: NMC, GPhC, HCPC.
• Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification.
• Evidence of signed of competencies for relevant vaccinations (Desirable).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Working within PGD frameworks.
• Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
• Understands and implements the principles of informed consent.
• Computer literate. Basic knowledge of Excel.
• Cold chain, ordering, and arranging transport.
• Effective communication both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time-management
• Strong Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Assertive, team player and critical thinker.
• Must be able to drive (Desirable).

European LifeCare Group is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.