Job overview
The Wakefield School Immunisation Team are looking for Bank nurses to support our delivery of the annual Flu immunisation programme to school aged children in the area from September to December.
The team is based in Normanton, but cover the whole of the Wakefield area, and successful applicants must be able to travel to all areas of the district.
The Wakefield Immunisation Team is an innovative, dynamic, fun and supportive team, dedicated to improving immunisation rates across the area, as well as reaching out to those who are harder to reach or no longer in a mainstream school.
The Flu programme is fast moving and very busy, so you must be able to work well under pressure.
As we work with a diverse community, excellent communication skills are a must.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm and the role is up to a maximum of 5 days per week, so multiple applicants may be needed.
You must be RN qualified and have current NMC registration.
Interviews will be on Thursday 28th August at our base in Normanton.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of both Nasal and IM Flu vaccinations in both school and clinic locations across the Wakefield district.
Closing Date: 8th September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 9th September 2025
Interview Date: 18th September 2025
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RN, RM, RMHN or RSCN with current NMC registration.
Training
Essential criteria
2. Willingness to undergo further training as required for the role
3. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
4. Previous Immunisation experience.
5. Child development or family health training
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of partnership working
Desirable criteria
7. Immunisation experience
8. Experience of working with children and young people
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Understanding the principles of working with children and young people.
10. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults
Desirable criteria
11. Experience using SystmOne
12. Knowledge of interagency working
Skills
Essential criteria
13. Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
14. Able to deliver immunsations
15. Good organisational skills
16. Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
17. Able to work independently and as part of a team
Attitude / Approach
Essential criteria
18. Is reliable and flexible depending on the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
19. Demonstrate self awareness
Physical
Essential criteria
20. Access to a transport and able to travel independently
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.