NHS Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
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Job Summary
Kingston & Richmond Foundation Trust are currently searching for a talented Immunisation Nurse to support their fantastic Immunisations team as a member of the School Age Vaccination Service (SAV), to support the safe delivery and triage of the nasal flu and other vaccination programmes within the SAV teams.
Job Summary
Kingston & Richmond Foundation Trust are currently searching for a talented Immunisation Nurse to support their fantastic Immunisations team as a member of the School Age Vaccination Service (SAV), to support the safe delivery and triage of the nasal flu and other vaccination programmes within the SAV teams.
Main duties of the job
* The main duties of a Registered Immunisations Nurse include, being able to assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.
* Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
* Ensure that all statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. This includes CPR, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
* To maintain the necessary communication and liaison with all members of other nursing disciplines and allied professions.
* Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior and nonqualified staff members of the School Nursing service.
* Maintain own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law and following recognised codes of practice. The Nurse is also required to be aware of and comply with Trust policies on Health and Safety.
About Us
KRFT provides community health services for around 523,000 people registered with GPs in 12 London boroughs of Kingston and Richmond.The Trust currently employ people who work across a wide range of health centres, hospitals, GP surgeries, childrens centres, local council facilities and in community settings including in peoples homes. This helps people across the community to stay well, manage their own health with the right support and avoid stays in hospital.
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23.79 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9396-25-0277
Job locations
Kingston Hospital Nhs Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7QB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* The main duties of a Registered Immunisations Nurse include, being able to assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.
* Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
* Ensure that all statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. This includes CPR, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
* To maintain the necessary communication and liaison with all members of other nursing disciplines and allied professions.
* Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior and nonqualified staff members of the School Nursing service.
* Maintain own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law and following recognised codes of practice. The Nurse is also required to be aware of and comply with Trust policies on Health and Safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* The main duties of a Registered Immunisations Nurse include, being able to assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.
* Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
* Ensure that all statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. This includes CPR, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
* To maintain the necessary communication and liaison with all members of other nursing disciplines and allied professions.
* Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior and nonqualified staff members of the School Nursing service.
* Maintain own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law and following recognised codes of practice. The Nurse is also required to be aware of and comply with Trust policies on Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* At least 6 months paid immunisation experience in the last 3 years
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Experience working with children & young people
* Able to demonstrate team working
* Computer literate
* Able to demonstrate effective communication skills using a variety of communication systems with children and adults
* Able to demonstrate effective teaching strategies for parents/children
* Able supervise qualified and unqualified staff
* Practical knowledge of child protection procedures
* Understand National and Local policy relating to school age children
* Ability to travel between locations with equipment
Desirable
* Car driver with use of a car
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered
* Must be at least 6 months post preceptorship
* Must be a qualified nurse
Person Specification
Essential
* NMC Registered
* Must be at least 6 months post preceptorship
* Must be a qualified nurse
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital Nhs Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital Nhs Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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