Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Immunisation Staff Nurse - Merton, Sutton & Wandsworth
Closing date: 22 June 2026
Fixed Term: 6 months, School Term Time only
- End date: 31 March 2027
- Hours: Term Time
We are looking for Band 5 Nurses to join our Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth 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 will love to hear from you. A car driver is 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, visiting up to 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
About us
- 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
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
- 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above, including English and maths
- Mentorship / supervision training
Experience
- Experience of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people
- Experience of administering immunisations
Skills / abilities
- IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English
Personal attributes
- Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£36,943 – £44,900 per year (inclusive of HCAS pro rata term time)
