Immunisation Nurse

Job summary

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that makes a real impact and values innovation? Do you want to join a supportive team all working toward protecting schoolchildren from preventable diseases in the boroughs of Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster? If you're looking for a clinical role with no night shifts and a set schedule, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

Your main role will involve visiting schools alongside the immunisation team each day to support them in vaccinating children against diseases such as HPV, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Meningitis, and Measles. From September to December, you'll also assist in administering the flu vaccine to children in both primary and secondary schools.

You'll need to vaccinate children efficiently, typically 12-25 per hour, depending on the vaccination programme. Working well as part of a team and collaborating with your colleagues is essential. You'll also be responsible for carrying out Gillick Competency Assessments with secondary-aged pupils and participating in clinical supervision and audits as required.

As the face of Vaccination UK in schools and community clinics, a friendly, resilient, and cheerful manner is a must. Smiles are contagious, and we want to make every child feel at ease!

You'll be:

• Registered with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) with a nursing or midwifery qualification
• Experienced in administering immunisations, with a strong understanding of best practice
• Aware of Cold Chain principles for the storage, handling, and administration of immunisations
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational abilities
• Knowledgeable about consent principles, particularly when working with young people
• Familiar with the Routine National Immunisation Schedule
• Able to drive and have access to a car (desirable, but not essential)

About us

Vaccination UK delivers the school-aged immunisation programme for NHS England across large areas of England, including all of North London. Our mission is to protect the next generation from serious diseases like HPV, influenza, polio, and meningitis. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of this important work, we'd love to hear from you!

We currently have vacancies for Immunisation Nurses in Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster available on a part-time or full-time, permanent or term-time only basis. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team where no two days are the same. You'll work in schools and local communities, providing vaccinations alongside your colleagues. You'll have the autonomy to manage your role but will always have the support you need to do your job well.

We offer a salary of £20 per hour, with occasional daytime weekend clinic hours available at an enhanced rate. At Vaccination UK, we truly value our staff because we know they're the heart of our organisation. We are committed to helping you grow and offering excellent employee benefits, including:

• Supermarket and High Street discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support with mental health, stress, and lifestyle concerns
• 25 days annual leave
• Employee referral scheme
• Employer pension
• We believe in providing a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.