Immunisation Staff Nurse – Lambeth & Southwark
Closing date: 22 June 2026.
Fixed-term: 6 months (school term time only). End date: 31 March 2027. Hours: term-time hours.
We are looking for Band 5 nurses to join the Lambeth & Southwark Immunisation Team, part of the South London Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service.
This role is fast-paced and rewarding, delivering school-aged and catch-up immunisations across schools and community clinics to protect children and young people from preventable diseases.
Car driver essential.
Main Duties of the Job
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, often visiting two schools per day during the busy flu season. After a break you return to base to restock and prepare for the next day.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Role Expectations
Ideal for a nurse with at least 6 months of experience or those looking for a change from ward-based roles. This is a face-to-face post with no flexibility in working arrangements.
About Us
Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust leads a dedicated, experienced team with full induction, training and mentorship, including flu training, BLS, manual handling and immunisation competencies, as well as a chance to shadow sessions before working independently. A community-based role with real opportunities to grow your skills and confidence.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
- 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and maths
- Mentorship/supervision training
Experience
- Experience working in primary or community care or with children and young people
- Experience administering immunisations
Skills / Abilities
- IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English
Personal Attributes
- Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Contact and Application
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust)
Address: Big Yellow Flexi Offices, 46-65 Southampton Way
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year, pro rata term time, including HCAS.
Reference number: 396-Imms26-B5-LS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, term-time hours
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