Job summary
Do you have a passion for working with children and young people to improve immunisation outcomes?
If so, then why not come and join the Wakefield School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS), as we deliver and develop the service within the West Yorkshire Vaccination and Immunisation Collaboration (WYVIC).
You will be part of an innovative, dynamic, fun and supportive team of Nurses, Immunisation Support Workers and Administrators working collaboratively to deliver immunisations to the children and young people of Wakefield. The team are dedicated to improving immunisation rates across the area including children who are hard to reach or no longer in mainstream education.
As a SAIS Nurse you will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to have positive conversations regarding immunisations with young people, parents, and school-based staff; you will be flexible to change and able to work across the district at our immunisation sessions held within school settings and designated community clinics. As we work in a diverse community, excellent communication skills are a must.
You must be RN qualified and have current NMC registration.
Interviews will be held at Tuscany Way, Normanton on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Closing- 25th November 2025
Shortlisting- 26th November 2025
Interviews- Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the delivery of the school aged immunisation programme and at times respond to disease outbreaks.
The service delivers vaccines across the district in a variety of settings including mainstream schools, SEN schools, Pupil referral units and community clinics.
You will be responsible for maintaining the safe storage, transportation, and administration of vaccines in accordance with the cold chain and Trust guidance.
Promoting vaccine uptake by providing information to parents and children as well as gaining consents is a key responsibility of this role.
This position is mainly school and office based but in school holidays you will be involved in clinics around the area in local family hubs.
About us
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 partnersWe 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.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview continued-
Previous experience in immunising would be advantageous but individuals with a keen interest and potential will also be considered as we offer a comprehensive induction and training package for any identified learning and development needs.
The role is up to 37.5 hours a week and is a temporary post for 11 months to cover maternity leave. Our core working hours are 8:30am 4:30pm Monday to Friday, however some flexibility outside of these hours is required to transport vaccines to school where necessary.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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 Trusts 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview continued-
Previous experience in immunising would be advantageous but individuals with a keen interest and potential will also be considered as we offer a comprehensive induction and training package for any identified learning and development needs.
The role is up to 37.5 hours a week and is a temporary post for 11 months to cover maternity leave. Our core working hours are 8:30am 4:30pm Monday to Friday, however some flexibility outside of these hours is required to transport vaccines to school where necessary.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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 Trusts 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
- RN, RM, RMHN or RSCN with current NMC registration.
- Current UK driving License and access to a car.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undergo further training as required for the role
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Immunisation Training
- Child development or family health training
Experience
Essential
- Working with children and young people
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Immunisation experience
- Experience of using SystmOne
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the principles of working with children and young people.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults
- Knowledge of school aged immunisation schedule
Desirable
- Knowledge of social and cultural sensitivities that may affect children and families
- Knowledge of interagency working
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently under own initiative
- Good IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN, RM, RMHN or RSCN with current NMC registration.
- Current UK driving License and access to a car.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undergo further training as required for the role
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Immunisation Training
- Child development or family health training
Experience
Essential
- Working with children and young people
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Immunisation experience
- Experience of using SystmOne
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the principles of working with children and young people.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults
- Knowledge of school aged immunisation schedule
Desirable
- Knowledge of social and cultural sensitivities that may affect children and families
- Knowledge of interagency working
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently under own initiative
- Good IT skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
