Overview
Senior Immunisation Nurse Band 6 - Croydon
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and experience in immunisations within our Children and Young People’s Immunisation Service in Croydon. As a Senior Immunisation Nurse you will be responsible for planning, delivery and evaluation of the school immunisation programme. The role also includes assessing prerequisites for immunisation, understanding contra-indications, aftercare and providing appropriate advice to parents/carers. You will provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior nursing staff and administrative staff within the Immunisation service. You will be required to be flexible and may support the Hep B team or BCG team when not working with the school-aged immunisation service.
Main duties
• Plan, deliver and staff the school-aged immunisation service. When not working with the school immunisation service, you may be required to support the BCG team or Hep B team. You will be supported by the Immunisation lead.
• Assess infants and children and understand the prerequisites of giving an immunisation, including contraindications, aftercare and providing relevant advice to the young person.
• Work within an expanding immunisation team and contribute to the development of the service for children and young people.
About us
Community healthcare is personalised care that helps people retain their independence. It is the NHS at its best, and the difference you make is tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know the importance of belonging and support when starting a new job. Happy, engaged staff provide better services.
Infection Control: As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake, which remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Details
Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per annum (pro-rata) - Inner London HCAs
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term time hours
Reference number: 396-779-N-7374558-SIN-JK
Job locations: Croydon Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification for more information about the role and requirements. Ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
* A second professional nursing qualification (eg SCPHN: Health Visitor, School Nurse, Practice Nurse, Occupational Health)
Experience (Essential)
* Experience delivering immunisation
* Experience working as part of an effective team
* Experience working in primary or community care or with children and young people
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
* Ability to prioritise work; good project starter and finisher
* Effective communication skills with children and young people using a variety of methods
* Experience managing and/or supervising staff
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see the NHS Careers website.
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