Job summary
6 months School Term Time only - End date March 2026
Hours: Term Time
We are looking for Band 5 Nurses to join our Wandsworth 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'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Our Wandsworth office may be relocating to our Sutton and Merton site in the near future.
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 newly qualified nurses or those looking for a change from ward-based roles
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 description
Job responsibilities
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 Kingston & Richmond, with travel to schools and community sites across the boroughs. Youll be provided with a parking permit or have travel expenses reimbursed, depending on how you travel. 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. Wed love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Kingston & Richmond, with travel to schools and community sites across the boroughs. Youll be provided with a parking permit or have travel expenses reimbursed, depending on how you travel. 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. Wed love to hear from you!
Person Specification
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
- Demonstrable experience of working with computerised data systems and electronic clinical records
- Previous experience of effective team working/good team player
Desirable
- Experience of administering immunisations
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work, good /starter finisher
- Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values (Compassionate, Inclusive, Collaborative, Inspiring)
- IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact with others effectively
- Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively in various multi-disciplinary/agency settings
- Ability to work well in a team and autonomously without supervision
- Willingness to extend knowledge and learn new skills through place-based learning and training courses
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.
- Caring and sensitive to the needs of individuals with the ability to be firm but kind
- Methodical and pays attention to detail. Flexible and creative approach to work
Person Specification
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
- Demonstrable experience of working with computerised data systems and electronic clinical records
- Previous experience of effective team working/good team player
Desirable
- Experience of administering immunisations
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work, good /starter finisher
- Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values (Compassionate, Inclusive, Collaborative, Inspiring)
- IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact with others effectively
- Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively in various multi-disciplinary/agency settings
- Ability to work well in a team and autonomously without supervision
- Willingness to extend knowledge and learn new skills through place-based learning and training courses
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.
- Caring and sensitive to the needs of individuals with the ability to be firm but kind
- Methodical and pays attention to detail. Flexible and creative approach to work
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).
