Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse - NE

Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse – NE Surrey

As a Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse you will work across Children and Family Health Surrey (CFHS) to administer immunisations in schools and community settings. You will promote the mental, physical and emotional health of individuals, families and groups, including vulnerable children, and support partnership working with GPs, shared community services and local education authorities.

• Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training and join the Strive for Better professional 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 Be part of a team with “Good” or “Outstanding” CQC-rated services.

• 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.
• Promote mental, physical and emotional health of individuals, families and groups, including vulnerable children.
• Understand partnership working with GPs, shared community services and local education authorities within national and local targets.

• 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.

Full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for business use.

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