Immunisation Practitioner

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Our Trust is one of a new generation of community health service Trusts in the NHS. We are responsible for delivering a wide range of community health services across Hertfordshire. Our services are well established and we have built up a proud reputation for quality and excellence thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff. Our vision is to become a leading light in the provision of innovative programmes of care which maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Hertfordshire and other areas served by the Trust. The Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) has been commissioned to support existing and deliver new vaccination services including maternity vaccinations on site at two BLMK hospitals and supporting the catch up of pre school and post schools aged people with missing vaccinations across a variety of venues in BLMK. The Community Immunisation Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of the Immunisation Programmes as delegated by the Senior Immunisation nurse, Clinical lead or Team Lead.


Reporting to the Immunisation Team and Clinical Lead the Community Immunisation Nurse will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective Community and School Age Immunisation programme.


To be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Childhood Immunisation Programme in partnership with Children Universal Services, Schools and commissioners.


To be responsible for collecting accurate data at each session.


To work collaboratively with the school nursing teams and child health teams in the planning and delivery of immunisation programmes in schools in order to achieve the KPIs across the programme.


To work with local statutory, private and voluntary providers, and users to develop and promote practice that is accessible and responsive to all section of the local community, ensuring that services are targeted to the most vulnerable groups and individuals to support social inclusion.


A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust


We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities


Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision


We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages


Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.


We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Qualifications and Training
Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
Public Health England, Immunisation training course or equivalent (or prepared to undertake)
Current Registration with NMC and knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Able to work autonomously within a clinical team to deliver the county wide vaccination programme
IT skills and able to interpret data
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust