About the role
The World Health Organisation says "Immunisation is key to primary health care, an indisputable human right, and one of the best health investments money can buy." If you would like to play your part in delivering immunisations to the communities of Essex and Hertfordshire and you are a nurse or midwife, please consider applying to join our friendly team as a reservist on an 'as and when' basis.
We are looking for clinicians who can work flexibly, have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a wide range of communities and individuals, and are passionate about promoting the health of others.
Full training and induction will be offered to successful candidates.
The work will involve some weekend and evening work across Essex and Hertfordshire to meet the needs of our communities.
Unsuccessful candidates within the last 6 months need not apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Working independently and in a team delivering a wide range of vaccinations to all age ranges.
* Working in schools, community clinics, and other venues.
* Providing assessment and review of missed vaccinations and reviewing vaccination histories for those not vaccinated according to the English Schedule.
* Reporting to the Immunisation Team and Clinical Lead, supporting the development of the service and ensuring the delivery of a safe and effective Community and School Age Immunisation programme.
* Delivering an effective and efficient Immunisation Programme in partnership with service users, other stakeholders and commissioners.
* Collecting accurate data at each session.
* Working collaboratively in the planning and delivery of immunisation programmes across communities to achieve the KPIs across the programme.
* Working with local statutory, private and voluntary providers, and users to develop and promote practice that is accessible and responsive to all sections of the local community, ensuring that services are targeted to the most vulnerable groups and individuals to support social inclusion.
* Promoting and monitoring safe and effective practice.
* Providing and promoting access to information and other services, referring as appropriate, and liaising and working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies and other health services colleagues.
* Providing health promotion/education in line with the Immunisation programme.
* Adhering to current Local Safeguarding Board and Child Protection Procedures.
Requirements
* Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal), and our CQC rating is 'Good.'
* Previous experience delivering vaccinations is useful but not essential.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly are required.
* Willingness to work weekend and evening hours.
Support & Environment
* We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support a healthy work‑life balance.
* Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Apply
If you are interested, please email: emily.chiesa@nhs.net.
* A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
* We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision – Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
* Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
* We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.
* We don’t want you to miss out, so if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date; please apply as soon as possible.
* We’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026.
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