Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Immunisation Staff Nurse – Croydon
The closing date is 22 June 2026
Fixed Term: 6 months School Term Time only
- End date: 31st March 2027
- Hours: Term Time
We are looking for Band 5 Nurses to join our Croydon Immunisation Team, part of the South London Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service.
This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where you will help deliver school-aged and catch-up immunisations across schools and community clinics – protecting children and young people from preventable diseases.
If you are passionate about public health, enjoy working with children, and want to build your clinical and safeguarding experience, we will love to hear from you. 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. 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.
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.
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 a 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).
About us
What we offer
- 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.
Job responsibilities
Details are provided in the attached person specification document.
Please note: This is a 6-month fixed-term role, based in Merton/Sutton/Wandsworth, 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!
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 of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people.
- Experience of 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 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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£36,943 to £44,900 a year pa incl. HCAS pro rata term time
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