Immunisation Nurse - Kingston & Richmond
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustHome, community, hospital
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
Hours: Term Time
We are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to join our Kingston & Richmond 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
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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
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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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Please note: This is a permanent role, based in Kingston & Richmond, with travel to schools and community sites across the boroughs. You will be provided with a parking permit 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!
Your application: Please ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
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Closing date: To keep our recruitment process efficient, some vacancies may be capped and closed early once we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Shortlisting: You will only be contacted by email or SMS from the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted. Please check your registered Trac email regularly.
DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults at risk of harm. For roles involving direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All employees, however, hold a responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults as part of their duties and to understand the specific safeguarding responsibilities associated with their role.