Job summary
- Main area
- Immunisations
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 11 months (Secondment cover, 1st September 2026 -31st July 2027)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days 08.00 - 16.00, to include a Friday, with earlier starts for packing vaccines on a rota basis)
- Job ref
- 150-MT2740-CC
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Westhampnett Centre
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Immunisation Nurse (Chichester)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Our innovative and dynamic Immunisation teams are dedicated to improving immunisation uptake and delivering the national evidence-based Schools’ Immunisation Programmes.
The team visits several schools across the county every day, so you would be likely to visit a different school each day during school term time and carry out catch-up clinics during the school holidays. We currently offer HPV and Teenage booster vaccinations in secondary schools and nasal spray and injectable flu vaccinations to eligible cohorts within schools. We also offer the neonatal BCG programme and other immunisations, such as MMR .
Whilst Core hours start at 08.00 occasional earlier start for packing vaccines is required (approximately once per week).
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will deliver a high quality immunisation service within a variety of settings in the community working with patients and other partners to increase immunisation rates. They will also participate in the day to day immunisation sessions/clinics determined by the Clinical Lead and when required, motivate people to have immunisations.
Working for our organisation
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
a To facilitate the smooth running of vaccination sessions in schools clinics, mobile and home settings.
b To administer vaccinations to children and young people in line with local and national guidance
Demonstrate effective time management by prioritisation and delegation of patient care, promoting continuity whenever possible and working in collaboration within the Immunisation Team.
Demonstrate commitment to continual professional development, participating in clinical supervision and working within NMC code, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust policies, and relevant national immunisation standards demonstrating awareness of personal accountability for own actions.
Demonstrate a high standard of clinical information collation and documentation, adhering to Trust and national guidelines pertaining to the collection and storage of data.
To attend all mandatory and statutory training including infection prevention and control. The Trust is committed to delivering a higher standard of customer care and therefore it is compulsory to ensure that you have undergone induction training within 3 months of your appointment.
Timescales for meeting standards of performance relating to the duties and responsibilities identified in this job description will be agreed with the postholder via the annual appraisal process and the relevant KSF outline.
As directed by the Clinical Service Lead and as required, respond to outbreak situations which require immunisations to be delivered as part of the incident management of the Health Protection Agency.
To carry out risk assessments and adhere to safe systems of work. This includes understanding and adhering to the reporting procedures for clinical and non-clinical incidents/near misses. To take a proactive role in contributing to risk identification and management and be responsive to lessons learnt from incidents and near misses. Proactively manages risk to vulnerable adults.
Responsible for mentoring students and junior staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN/M qualification / degree or diploma
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies
Desirable criteria
- Completion of Immunisation training that reflects HPA standards
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a community setting
- Experience of working with Children / Young people
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- A clear understanding of the role of immunisations and public health
- IT literate or willing to achieve with an agreed period
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge/understanding of boundaries of role
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites, care owner/driver, with access to a vehicle for work purposes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Ayre
- Job title
- Senior Immunisation Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07920297014
- Additional information
Alternatively contact Cathy Wilkins
Area Lead 07867 668494
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