Job summary
Fixed Term: 6 months School Term Time only
End date 31st March 2027
Hours: Term Time hours

We are looking for Band 5 Nurses to join our Merton, Sutton and 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 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 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
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 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
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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).