Immunisation Staff Nurse-Merton/Sutton/Wandsworth
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time, Term time hours
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves delivering school-aged and catch-up immunisations across schools and community clinics in Merton, Sutton, and Wandsworth. You will prepare vaccine equipment, conduct vaccination sessions, and promote uptake by providing information to parents and carers. The position is term-time only and requires a car driver to travel between locations. It's an opportunity to build clinical and safeguarding experience in public health.
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
Essential criteria
- 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
- Experience of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people
- IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English
- Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship/supervision training
- Experience of administering immunisations
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Immunisation Staff Nurse-Merton/Sutton/Wandsworth
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
Fixed Term: 6 months School Term Time only
- End date 31st March 2027
- Hours: Term Time hours
We are looking forBand 5 Nurses to join ourMerton, Sutton and Wandsworth Immunisation Team , part of theSouth 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.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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 s
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