Job summary
- Main area
- Immunisation
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: all year round
- Hours
- Full time - 30 hours per week (4 days per week)
- Job ref
- 396-779-N-7518064-IMSN-JK
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Airport House
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £34,521 - £41,956 pa incl. HCAS pro rata term time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
BCG Immunisation Nurse
Band 5
Home, community, hospital
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
Previous applicants need not apply
Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours
We are seeking a Band 5 Nurse to join our South London Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service. As a BCG Nurse, you will work across Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Richmond. Kingston, Wandsworth.
Immunisation is a vital part of the Healthy Child Programme. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our BCG immunisation team, delivering the BCG vaccine to babies across Southwest London. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where you will play an important part in protecting babies from preventable disease through timely BCG vaccination.
If you are passionate about public health, enjoy working with families, and want to develop your clinical and safeguarding experience, we would love to hear from you.
To give your application the best chance of success, please ensure you address all the requirements outlined in the person specification when completing your supporting statement.
Main duties of the job
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To participate in the delivery of the BCG immunisation programme for babies, including administration of vaccines in clinics, community settings, and occasionally in the home.
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To assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of BCG immunisation sessions across the South London boroughs.
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To carry out associated administrative duties, including triaging referrals, contacting families, and accurately recording data in line with Trust and national requirements.
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To provide families with clear, evidence-based information to enable informed decision-making regarding the BCG vaccine.
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To ensure all vaccinations are delivered in line with Trust policies, national guidance, and NHS England immunisation targets, ensuring safe and effective practice.
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To contribute to the smooth running of immunisation clinics, including preparation of equipment, stock management, and supporting colleagues during delivery.
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To support the organisation and delivery of BCG immunisation clinics held within the Trust, ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control.
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To work flexibly across community clinics and sites according to service need.
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What we offer
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- An experienced local team led by a dedicated Team Lead
- Full induction, training and mentorship, BLS, manual handling and immunisation competencies
- The chance to shadow sessions before working independently
- Clear daily schedules and a well-organised service so you can focus on care
- A community-based role with real opportunities to grow your skills and confidence
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Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.
- Compassionate
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Inspiring
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
- 5 GSCE’s grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and maths
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship/supervision training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people
- Demonstrable experience of working with computerised data systems and electronic clinical records
- Previous experience of effective team working/good team player
Desirable criteria
- Experience of administering immunisations
Skills /Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise work, good /starter finisher
- Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure. Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values (Compassionate, Inclusive, Collaborative, Inspiring)
- IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English
- Willingness to extend knowledge and learn new skills through place-based learning and training courses
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.
- Methodical and pays attention to detail. Flexible and creative approach to work
- Caring and sensitive to the needs of individuals with the ability to be firm but kind
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Sinead Hylton
- Job title
- Clinical Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07919 114 003
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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South West London Recruitment Hub
- Telephone
- 07553093660
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