Job summary
Evelina London Children's Community Services is seeking a qualified nurse or health visitor to join the Under-5 Childhood Immunisation Catch-Up Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to public health by supporting a team that plays a vital role in improving childhood immunisation uptake in the community.
The Immunisation Coordinator will handle matters regarding childhood immunisation for children aged 0-5 years. They will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and delivering the childhood immunisation programme as part of the catch-up project. They will require working strategically and effectively with commissioners, GP practices, external agencies and other stakeholders.
The post holder will provide a service which includes vaccination, health promotion, support and advice to families with children under 5 years of age. They will deliver immunisation workshops to parents and families at the Children's Centre. The post holder will work as part of the Immunisation team, liaising and collaborating with GP practices, statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate. They will provide a safe, effective, and high-quality service to clients, using research-based evidence to inform practice within agreed-upon professional standards.
Advert closing: 27th July 2025
Interview date: 4th August 2025
Main duties of the job
To take on the lead of the Childhood Immunisation project for increasing levels of vaccination in 0-5 years across Lambeth and Southwark.
To work in partnership with other stakeholders to identify areas of low immunisation uptake and to develop strategies for improvement.
To lead on the developments and initiatives designed to raise awareness of vaccinations in the diverse community settings of Lambeth and Southwark.
To work closely with the pharmacy team to develop and update the Patient Group Directions as needed.
To undertake regular clinical audits to ensure the right use of Patient Group Directions.
To provide specialist professional knowledge and be a source of expertise for the nurses, other professionals, parents/carers and other stakeholders on all clinical queries relating to childhood immunisations.
About us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging and fun for all our teams caring for women, children and families. When you join us, you become a valued member of the Evelina London community and can access the wider Evelina and Nightingale education academies. Choosing us as your employer affords you opportunities to be part of a Trust which recognises the value of sharing expertise, research and education between community and acute services.
Working with us you will have access to numerous benefits:
- A mobile device, android phone and personal protection device whilst in practice allowing you to work more flexibly and staff to achieve a better work/life balance
- The opportunity to apply to the Evelina Eranda Rothschild Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship programme, which provides education, training and mentorship to nurses and midwives who have an idea for a project which will improve patientexperience. Open to all grades of nursing staff.
- A robust safeguarding supervision and managerial supervision framework
- Access to the world class clinicians and services and education and training from the 'Outstanding' Evelina London's Children Hospital
- Access to our HEI partners e.g. Kings College London for Masters level education opportunities
- Annual season ticket loan
- Care First - our excellent employers' benefits service who have extensive resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take on the lead of the Childhood Immunisation project for increasing levels of vaccination in 0-5 years across Lambeth and Southwark.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details of Duties and Responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take on the lead of the Childhood Immunisation project for increasing levels of vaccination in 0-5 years across Lambeth and Southwark.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details of Duties and Responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint/Teams
- Highly organised and systematic approach to workload
- Ability to develop and implement action plans within often tight timescales
- Ability to initiate, manage, adapt and influence change
- Ability to work independently and within cross boundary teams
- Ability to provide advice and guidance with tact and sensitivity
- Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment and respond positively.
- Ability to work in a team and delegate appropriately
- Understanding of commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of vaccinations and immunisation
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of coordinating projects in a complex and challenging environments
- Experience of supervising and supporting nurses to develop best practice
- Experience of delivering of learning events
- Experience of undertaking clinical audits
- Experience of interagency working
Desirable
- Ability to administer BCG Vaccination
Qualification
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Mentor qualification
- NMC Registered
- Specialist Practitioner qualification (health visiting)
Desirable
- RSCN qualification
- Masters Degree
Values & Behaviour
Essential
- Awareness of the organisation values and behaviour
Additional Information
Essential
- Emotional Resilience
- Responsive to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern
Person Specification
Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint/Teams
- Highly organised and systematic approach to workload
- Ability to develop and implement action plans within often tight timescales
- Ability to initiate, manage, adapt and influence change
- Ability to work independently and within cross boundary teams
- Ability to provide advice and guidance with tact and sensitivity
- Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment and respond positively.
- Ability to work in a team and delegate appropriately
- Understanding of commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of vaccinations and immunisation
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of coordinating projects in a complex and challenging environments
- Experience of supervising and supporting nurses to develop best practice
- Experience of delivering of learning events
- Experience of undertaking clinical audits
- Experience of interagency working
Desirable
- Ability to administer BCG Vaccination
Qualification
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Mentor qualification
- NMC Registered
- Specialist Practitioner qualification (health visiting)
Desirable
- RSCN qualification
- Masters Degree
Values & Behaviour
Essential
- Awareness of the organisation values and behaviour
Additional Information
Essential
- Emotional Resilience
- Responsive to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern
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).
