Immunisation Nurse - Peterborough at Vaccination UK Ltd.
Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties relating to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and in community clinic settings across Peterborough.
Responsibilities
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during influenza season.
* Work collaboratively to support the team, organisation, and company stakeholders, facilitating smooth service delivery.
* Promote and support the operation of the School Aged Immunisation Service.
* Support Clinical Lead, Team Lead and Programme Managers as applicable.
* Attend sites across different locations as directed by line manager.
* Deliver evidence‑based and competent care to patients.
* Participate in clinical supervision and staff performance development.
* Report, monitor and process all clinical incidents, near‑misses and complaints in line with organisational policies.
* Participate in audits, provide recommendations and share outcomes with the team for learning.
* Maintain up‑to‑date record keeping in line with company policy.
* Actively contribute to team meetings.
* Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
* Perform other duties commensurate with the role.
* Comply with company policies and procedures.
Skills
* Effective communication, written and verbal.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Strong customer‑service and interpersonal skills.
* Assertive, team player and critical thinker.
* Must be able to drive (desirable).
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional actively registered with governing body: NMC, GPhC, HCPC.
* Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification.
Desirable Qualifications
* Basic Life Support certification.
* Evidence of signed‑off competencies for relevant vaccinations.
* Proficiency in administering IM injections.
Experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
* Understanding and implementation of informed consent principles.
* Computer literacy.
* Understanding of the Cold Chain Policy.
Desirable Experience
* Experience within PGD frameworks.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information available on NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Vaccination UK
Address: Huntingdon, PE29 6XU
Website: https://www.schoolvaccination.uk
Job Details
Published: 07 May 2025
Salary: £20 per hour
Contract: Bank, Duration 3 months
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: E0106-25-0075
Job location: Huntingdon, PE29 6XU
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