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Immunisation Staff Nurse - Lambeth & Southwark

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Camberwell, London SE5 7SW, SW18 4FS

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 September 2026

6 days left

Job description

  • *Previous applicants need not to apply** Fixed Term: 6 months School Term Time only End date 31st March 2027 Hours: Term Time hours We are looking fo...

Your day starts by packing vaccine equipment and preparing for school or clinic visits. In the morning, you'll be out in the community delivering vaccinations. You may visit two schools per day during the busy flu season. After a break, you'll return to base to restock and prepare for the next day.

Deliver the School Age Immunisation Programme, including inhaled influenza vaccines

Assist with planning and delivery of immunisation sessions in schools, community venues, and homes

Promote uptake by providing evidence-based information to parents and carers

Follow all relevant safety protocols and procedures for safe immunisation delivery

Help run satellite immunisation clinics across the borough

Why choose community immunisation?

Be part of the Healthy Child Programme, improving public health and school attendance

Help reduce preventable illnesses, hospital admissions, and time off school

Work with well children in an upbeat, positive environment

Gain experience in health promotion, safeguarding, and vaccination protocols

Join a collaborative and capable team that values your input

Ideal for nurse with at least 6 months experience and above or those looking for a change from ward-based roles

. This is a face to face post (no flexibility working)

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Please note: This is a 6-month fixed-term role, based in Lambeth & Southwark, with travel to schools and community sites across the boroughs. You will be provided with a parking permit (where appropriate) or have travel expenses reimbursed when you use your car for work. The position is term-time only, with opportunities for full-time (during term-time only), part-time, or job share working arrangements offering flexibility to fit around your lifestyle.

Ready to help protect the next generation? Apply now or get in touch for an informal chat about the role and our local teams. We will love to hear from you!

An experienced local team led by a dedicated Team Lead

Full induction, training and mentorship, including flu training, BLS, manual handling and immunisation competencies

The chance to shadow sessions before working independently

Clear daily schedules and a well-organised service so you can focus on care

A community-based role with real opportunities to grow your skills and confidence

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
  • 5 GSCE's grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and maths

Desirable

  • Mentorship/supervision training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people

Desirable

  • Experience of administering immunisations

Skills /Abilities

Essential

  • IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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About the employer

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Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

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