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Immunisation Nurse | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Company: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Huntingdon, PE29 6FY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 9 Oct 2026

Working independently and in a team delivering a wide range of vaccinations to all age ranges.

Working in schools, community clinics, and other venues.

Providing assessment and review of missed vaccinations and reviewing vaccination histories for those not vaccinated according to the English Schedule.

*Proposed interview date : 28th September 2026*

Delivering immunisations across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to children and young people in schools and to all age groups through community clinics, housebound visits and via outreach work.

We are passionate about protecting our community's health through vaccination.

We welcome applications from health professionals who are passionate about public health, have an interest in learning and development, and can bring an agile, flexible approach to the role.

The role will require the successful candidates to travel and so you must hold afull valid driving licenseandaccess to a carto use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds

Immunisation Programme Delivery

Deliver childhood and school-aged immunisation programmes under the direction of the Senior Immunisation Nurse, Clinical Lead, or Team Lead.

Ensure immunisation sessions are delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Support achievement of programme Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Partnership Working

Work closely with schools, School Nursing Teams, Child Health Teams, Children's Universal Services, and commissioners.

Liaise with statutory, voluntary, private, and non-statutory organisations to improve access to immunisation services.

Promote collaborative working to support children, young people, and families.

Data Collection and Administration

Collect and record accurate immunisation data at every session.

Ensure records are completed in accordance with organisational and professional standards.

Health Promotion and Public Health

Deliver health promotion and education relating to immunisations and disease prevention.

Support public health initiatives and healthy lifestyle programmes within schools and communities.

Provide information, advice, and signposting to relevant services.

Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups

Identify and support vulnerable children, young people, and families.

Adhere to Local Safeguarding Board procedures and Child Protection policies.

Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse community needs.

Clinical Governance and Service Development

Promote safe and evidence-based clinical practice.

Support service development and continuous improvement.

Monitor and maintain high standards of care and professional practice.

Key Skills and Competencies Demonstrated

Immunisation and vaccination expertise

Communication and interpersonal skills

Partnership and multidisciplinary working

Health promotion and education

Data accuracy and record keeping

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Organisation and time management

Public health awareness

Clinical governance and patient safety

Service improvement and quality assurance

These responsibilities demonstrate a role that combinesclinical delivery, public health promotion, safeguarding, partnership working, and service developmentto improve immunisation uptake and health outcomes for children and young people.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026

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