Immunisation Coordinator - Childhood Immunisation Catch Up
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,419 - £55,046 p.a. inc HCA (Pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE1 9RT |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7274049/196-NM13072 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Evelina London Children’s Community Services is seeking a qualified nurse or health visitor to join the Under-5 Childhood Immunisation Catch-Up Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to public health by supporting a team that plays a vital role in improving childhood immunisation uptake in the community.
The Immunisation Coordinator will handle matters regarding childhood immunisation for children aged 0-5 years. They will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and delivering the childhood immunisation programme as part of the catch-up project. They will require working strategically and effectively with commissioners, GP practices, external agencies and other stakeholders.
The post holder will provide a service which includes vaccination, health promotion, support and advice to families with children under 5 years of age. They will deliver immunisation workshops to parents and families at the Children’s Centre. The post holder will work as part of the Immunisation team, liaising and collaborating with GP practices, statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate. They will provide a safe, effective, and high-quality service to clients, using research-based evidence to inform practice within agreed-upon professional standards.
Advert closing: 27th July 2025
Interview date: 4th August 2025
To take on the lead of the Childhood Immunisation project for increasing levels of vaccination in 0-5 years across Lambeth and Southwark.
To work in partnership with other stakeholders to identify areas of low immunisation uptake and to develop strategies for improvement.
To lead on the developments and initiatives designed to raise awareness of vaccinations in the diverse community settings of Lambeth and Southwark.
To work closely with the pharmacy team to develop and update the Patient Group Directions as needed.
To undertake regular clinical audits to ensure the right use of Patient Group Directions.
To provide specialist professional knowledge and be a source of expertise for the nurses, other professionals, parents/carers and other stakeholders on all clinical queries relating to childhood immunisations.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging and fun for all our teams caring for women, children and families. When you join us, you become a valued member of the Evelina London community and can access the wider Evelina and Nightingale education academies. Choosing us as your employer affords you opportunities to be part of a Trust which recognises the value of sharing expertise, research and education between community and acute services.
Working with us you will have access to numerous benefits:
• A mobile device, android phone and personal protection device whilst in practice allowing you to work more flexibly and staff to achieve a better work/life balance
• The opportunity to apply to the Evelina Eranda Rothschild Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship programme, which provides education, training and mentorship to nurses and midwives who have an idea for a project which will improve patient experience. Open to all grades of nursing staff.
• A robust safeguarding supervision and managerial supervision framework
• Access to the world class clinicians and services and education and training from the ‘Outstanding’ Evelina London’s Children Hospital
• Access to our HEI partners e.g. Kings College London for Masters level education opportunities
• Annual season ticket loan
• Care First – our excellent employers’ benefits service who have extensive resources
· To take on the lead of the Childhood Immunisation project for increasing levels of vaccination in 0-5 years across Lambeth and Southwark.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details of Duties and Responsibilities.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025
Evelina London Children’s Community Services is seeking a qualified nurse or health visitor to join the Under-5 Childhood Immunisation Catch-Up Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to public health by supporting a team that plays a vital role in improving childhood immunisation uptake in the community.
The Immunisation Coordinator will handle matters regarding childhood immunisation for children aged 0-5 years. They will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and delivering the childhood immunisation programme as part of the catch-up project. They will require working strategically and effectively with commissioners, GP practices, external agencies and other stakeholders.
The post holder will provide a service which includes vaccination, health promotion, support and advice to families with children under 5 years of age. They will deliver immunisation workshops to parents and families at the Children’s Centre. The post holder will work as part of the Immunisation team, liaising and collaborating with GP practices, statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate. They will provide a safe, effective, and high-quality service to clients, using research-based evidence to inform practice within agreed-upon professional standards.
Advert closing: 27th July 2025
Interview date: 4th August 2025
To take on the lead of the Childhood Immunisation project for increasing levels of vaccination in 0-5 years across Lambeth and Southwark.
To work in partnership with other stakeholders to identify areas of low immunisation uptake and to develop strategies for improvement.
To lead on the developments and initiatives designed to raise awareness of vaccinations in the diverse community settings of Lambeth and Southwark.
To work closely with the pharmacy team to develop and update the Patient Group Directions as needed.
To undertake regular clinical audits to ensure the right use of Patient Group Directions.
To provide specialist professional knowledge and be a source of expertise for the nurses, other professionals, parents/carers and other stakeholders on all clinical queries relating to childhood immunisations.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging and fun for all our teams caring for women, children and families. When you join us, you become a valued member of the Evelina London community and can access the wider Evelina and Nightingale education academies. Choosing us as your employer affords you opportunities to be part of a Trust which recognises the value of sharing expertise, research and education between community and acute services.
Working with us you will have access to numerous benefits:
• A mobile device, android phone and personal protection device whilst in practice allowing you to work more flexibly and staff to achieve a better work/life balance
• The opportunity to apply to the Evelina Eranda Rothschild Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship programme, which provides education, training and mentorship to nurses and midwives who have an idea for a project which will improve patient experience. Open to all grades of nursing staff.
• A robust safeguarding supervision and managerial supervision framework
• Access to the world class clinicians and services and education and training from the ‘Outstanding’ Evelina London’s Children Hospital
• Access to our HEI partners e.g. Kings College London for Masters level education opportunities
• Annual season ticket loan
• Care First – our excellent employers’ benefits service who have extensive resources
· To take on the lead of the Childhood Immunisation project for increasing levels of vaccination in 0-5 years across Lambeth and Southwark.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details of Duties and Responsibilities.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025