Immunisation Nurse

Job overview

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*

Main duties of the job

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 a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 combines clinical delivery, public health promotion, safeguarding, partnership working, and service development to 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.