Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse - NW

Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse - NW Surrey

We value your wellbeing and offer a range of benefits to support you:

• Flexible Shift Booking Self‑book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance.
• Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages at any time.
• Professional Growth Gain experience across services, access free training, and join the Strive for Better network.
• 24/7 Well‑being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence Work with “Good” or “Outstanding” CQC‑rated services.

As a Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse you will be an integral member of the Immunisation team, working across Children and Family Health Surrey (CFHS) to administer immunisations in various community settings, including schools.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assist in the delivery of 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 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 the 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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. Ability to assess needs, work independently, and manage time. IT literate and skilled in team collaboration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.