Vaccination Nurse Community

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider is seeking dynamic and motivated Vaccination Nurses to help deliver the national childhood immunisation program in Liverpool. Applicants must have a professional health care registration and demonstrate expertise in public health principles related to immunisation. The role involves working in a team, delivering vaccinations, and ensuring high clinical standards. The contract duration is 12 months, and competitive salary from £31,049 to £37,796 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Care Professional.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of public health and vaccination principles.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support the national 0-5 childhood immunisation programme.
• Identify and target children who missed routine immunisations.
• Deliver vaccinations in accordance with established guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

We can offer 2 x 0.6wte fixed term contracts for an innovation in Liverpool supporting health visitors service to deliver immunisations to a targeted population of 0-5-year-olds.

The successful applicants will be dynamic, highly motivated individuals, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of the health visiting team. As a vaccination nurse you will be working as part of pro‑active skill mix team who are committed to delivering high quality services to children, young people and their families. Travelling in your own vehicle across the Mersey care footprint.

Applicants must demonstrate an in‑depth knowledge and understanding of public health with regard to vaccination & immunisation principles of the national childhood programmes, with a commitment to reducing health inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Support the national 0‑5 childhood immunisation programme and at times respond to disease outbreaks.
• Identify children 0‑5 years who have missed their routine immunisations and target them for joint home visits with the health visitor and vaccination nurse to promote uptake of childhood immunisations.
• Deliver out of schedule vaccinations in accordance with the Green Book following the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures to ensure children are protected against vaccine‑preventable diseases.
• Maintain clinical standards ensuring hand hygiene is performed before and after every client contact, that vaccination takes place in a safe environment, equipment/emergency drugs are in‑date and accessible, reporting any concerns to the Caseload Holder/Team Leader.
• Co‑ordinate delivery of vaccines and equipment to community clinics from the Medicines Management Distribution Centre.
• Adhere to policy and practice to ensure safe storage, handling, preparation and administration of vaccines and medication.
• Be accountable for ensuring cold chain maintenance during the transport of vaccines and for any fridges or cold chain porters used for transportation.
• Act as a resource increasing the pool of knowledge around immunisation.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Care Professional.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relation to clinical practice, competencies, including consent and emergency anaphylaxis and basic life support management.
• Knowledge and understanding of public health with regard to vaccination and immunisation principles and the national immunisation programmes.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedure to protect children and adults and the issues and implications for practice.
• Understanding and experience of working to the professional code of conduct.
• Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuing clinical experience working within a community setting.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Values

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

Skills

• Evidence of professional knowledge and research‑based nursing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and team members work when required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Confidence to manage own workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective partnership working.

Additional Skills

• Evidence of involvement in clinical audit.
• Evidence of involvement in teaching or group working.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Power Point package.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Across Liverpool Footprint, V7 Mersey Care Headquarters Kings Business Park, Liverpool, L34 1PJ

Employers Website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/

Job Specifics

Details Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 350-CC7619591-A

Job locations: Across Liverpool Footprint

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.