Immunisation Nurse

The Maternity Immunisation Nurse is a key member of the maternity and public health team, responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate immunisation services to pregnant women and birthing people. This role supports national vaccination programmes and contributes to improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Working across antenatal clinics, maternity units, and community settings, the nurse provides vaccinations such as Pertussis, Flu, COVID-19, and RSV, ensuring timely protection for both mother and baby. The role involves clinical assessment, vaccine preparation and administration, and patient education, all within a multidisciplinary framework.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver maternity immunisations in line with NHS and Public Health England guidelines.
• Conduct clinical assessments and review medical histories to ensure safe vaccine administration.
• Prepare and administer vaccines using aseptic techniques.
• Provide clear, empathetic communication to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with midwives, obstetricians, public health teams, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits and service evaluations.
• Support outreach and engagement activities to improve vaccine uptake.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and contribute to safeguarding processes.

Skills & Attributes:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with experience in immunisation or maternity care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to public health and reducing health inequalities.
• Flexibility to work across sites and attend community events.

This role is ideal for nurses passionate about maternal health and public health promotion, offering opportunities for professional development and meaningful impact in the lives of families.

About us

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.

Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for specifics. Please make contact should you have any questions regarding the role.

Person Specification Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse with a minimum 1 year post - registration experience
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development & acquisition of Nursing competencies
• Educated to degree level
• Nursing practice experience including completion of a Preceptorship Programme
• Public Health qualification or study day
• Experience of administering vaccinations.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit and analysis of findings
• Experience of data collection and compilation of statistics.

Knowledge and understanding

• Demonstrate knowledge of NHS maternity vaccination programme.
• Good understanding of statutory training requirements within Nursing
• Excellent understanding of local and national safety agendas within maternity
• Clear understanding of midwifery Immunisation issues and an up-to-date knowledge of current NHS developments within maternity services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£35,763 to £43,466 a yearpro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)