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Immunisation Nurse - Kingston & Richmond
The closing date is 01 May 2026
We are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to join our Kingston & Richmond 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. Car driver essential
Previous applicants need not apply.
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. You may visit 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
* Ideal for newly qualified nurses or those looking for a change from ward‑based roles
About us
What we offer
* 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
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
* 5 GCSE grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and maths
* Mentorship/supervision training
Experience
* Experience of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people
* Demonstrable experience of working with computerised data systems and electronic clinical records
* Previous experience of effective team working/good team player
* Experience of administering immunisations
Skills /Abilities
* IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and 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 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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa incl. HCAS pro rata
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