About this role
Job summary Package Description: As a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices. Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more. Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts. Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow. Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team. The Immunisation Nurse has a responsibility to be an effective member of the Immunisation team working across Children and Family Health Surrey (CFHS) administering immunisations in a variety of community settings including schools. The post holder will promote the mental, physical and emotional health of individuals, families and groups and be aware of the needs of children, families and carers including vulnerable children. You will also have knowledge or understanding of partnership working, such as GPs, shared community services and local education authority. The service will be offered within the framework of national and local targets and available resources
Main duties of the job As a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse, you will enjoy a Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. The role involves being a part of the Immunisation team working across Children and Family Health Surrey. You will administer immunisations in various community settings, including schools, and promote the mental, physical, and emotional health of individuals, families, and groups. You'll work with vulnerable children and collaborate with partners like GPs and local education authorities. Your responsibilities include assisting in the delivery of immunisation programs, administering vaccines safely, maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge, and communicating effectively with children, young people, and multidisciplinary teams. You will provide evidence-based immunisation advice and support policy development and service improvement as well as supervise, mentor, and train students and staff while organising workload independently. You must take appropriate action in safeguarding concerns and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
About us HCRG Care Group is a provider of health, care, and wellbeing services, delivering a wide range of healthcare solutions across the UK. Their focus is on providing high-quality, compassionate care support to communities, with services tailored to individual needs. HCRG Care Group works collaboratively with the NHS and other partners to deliver effective and efficient health services across various sectors such as community health, social care, and public health. They emphasize values of excellence, integrity, and accountability, aiming to make a positive impact in the communities they serve. The organisation offers career development opportunities and professional growth through continuous learning and development resources. Their staff benefits from competitive pay, a supportive work culture, and access to a variety of exclusive rewards and wellbeing services. HCRG Care Group is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and support for its team members.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
As a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:
Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices. Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more. Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts. Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow. Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.TheImmunisation Nurse has a responsibility to be an effective member of the Immunisation team working across Children and Family Health Surrey (CFHS) administering immunisations in a variety of community settings including schools.
The post holder will promote the mental, physical and emotional health of individuals, families and groups and be aware of the needs of children, families and carers including vulnerable children.You will also have knowledge or understanding of partnership working, such as GPs, shared community services and local education authority. The service will be offered within the framework of national and local targets and available resources
Main Responsibilities Assist in the delivery of the school and community immunisation programmes following local policies, PGDs, and SOPs.
Administer vaccines safely, ensuring correct cold chain storage, handling, and accurate documentation.
Prepare, transport, and maintain immunisation equipment and vaccine stocks for sessions.
Act as Lead Nurse when fully competent, supervising and mentoring bank nurses, students, and other team members.
Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and participate in professional development, training, and audits.
Communicate effectively with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams, adapting language and approach to individual needs.
Support children and families, addressing anxieties, concerns, or complaints, and act as an advocate where appropriate.
Participate in policy development, service improvement, and implementation of immunisation programmes.
Organise workload independently, ensuring accurate record-keeping, data management, and reporting.
Take appropriate action in safeguarding concerns and adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Provide evidence-based advice on immunisations, including side effects, to children, parents, and the public.
Contribute to meetings, working groups, and professional discussions, supporting team communication and cohesion.
Participate in audits, research, and mandatory training; supervise and teach students, junior staff, and carers.
Undertake other duties as required consistent with the role and grade of the post.
Ideal CandidateEssential
Registered Nurse with experience working with children and young people.
Knowledge of NHS issues, clinical governance, and risk management.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Able to assess needs and act appropriately, work independently, and manage own time. IT literate and able to work collaboratively within a team.
Desirable
Mentor preparation, ENB 998, or Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification.
PHE core immunisation training and Skills for Health immunisation modules.
Experience in school nursing, clinical supervision, appraisal, and immunisation delivery.
Teaching skills and ability to be assertive under pressure.
Other requirements:Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with experience working with children and young people. Knowledge of NHS issues, clinical governance, and risk management. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Able to assess needs and act appropriately, work independently, and manage own time. IT literate and able to work collaboratively within a team. Desirable qualifications include Mentor preparation, ENB 998, or Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification, PHE core immunisation training and Skills for Health immunisation modules, experience in school nursing, clinical supervision, appraisal, and immunisation delivery, as well as teaching skills and ability to be assertive under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Redhill
RH1 5GG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)