Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS), delivering national vaccination programmes across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. You will work in schools and community settings, supporting children, families and partner organisations, and may assist with COVID-19 vaccinations as needed.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate nurse with strong communication and organisational skills, committed to high-quality, child-centred care. Responsibilities include clinical assessments, obtaining consent, administering vaccines, maintaining accurate records and using digital systems.
You will also support safe vaccine transport, cold chain management, and maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver effective immunisation programmes and escalate any concerns in line with Trust policies.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include clinical assessments, obtaining consent, administering vaccines, maintaining accurate records and using digital systems.
You will also support safe vaccine transport, cold chain management, and maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver effective immunisation programmes and escalate any concerns in line with Trust policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering immunisation programmes
- Experience of working with children and young people in schools and/or community settings
- Experience of undertaking assessments for immunisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of safe guarding children and young people
- Experience of working with the public in varied settings
- Evidence of knowledge of current professional/legal/consent issues relevant to immunisation
- Evidence of knowledge of childhood immunisation programmes and ability to make clear clinical decisions
- IT/Computer literate with word processor and presentation skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of quality and risk management
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse and/or RSCN
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued post registration professional development
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This advert is for Immunisation Nurse with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 26 weeks - term time only - annualised hours commencing September each year to March. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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