The closing date is 9th Aug 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary
Band 5 Flu Vaccinator Nurse (Fixed-Term Contract)
Join our Staff Flu Vaccination Team and help protect our workforce this winter.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses (Band 5) to join our supportive Occupational Health team on a fixed-term basis from mid-September to the end of November to deliver the Trust's annual staff flu vaccination programme.
Working across a variety of Trust locations, you will play a key role in ensuring staff have convenient access to flu vaccinations, helping to protect both colleagues and patients during the winter season.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
Have previous experience in vaccination delivery/immunisation programmes.
Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
Be able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.
Hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own transport, as travel between Trust sites is required.
What We Offer
Full and part-time opportunities available.
A friendly, experienced and supportive team.
Training, induction and ongoing support throughout the campaign.
An opportunity to make a valuable contribution to staff health and wellbeing.
If you are looking for a rewarding short-term role and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Deliver safe and effective flu vaccinations to Trust staff.
Work across multiple Trust sites as part of a mobile vaccination team.
Provide advice and information relating to the flu vaccination programme.
Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
Support the promotion of staff vaccination uptake throughout the campaign.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
BSc Nursing, RN currently registered with NMC
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Experience
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Essential
Experience in vaccination
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Knowledge of national immunisation schedules and flu vaccine guidance
IT literacy, including use of electronic patient record systems
Up to date with BLS/anaphylaxis training or willing to complete
Experience working under a PGD, written instruction or National vaccination protocol
Attended an approved immunisation training update (or introduction to immunisation training) within the past 12 months; or completed / willing to complete 3 core immunisation modules on eLFH and submit evidence
Completed / willing to complete the 2 flu specific modules on eLFH and submit evidence
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Desirable
Experience in large vaccination programmes
Experience using NHS endorsed PoC systems (NIVS/RAVS) to record vaccination events
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Professional
Knowledgeable
Organised
Good timekeeper.
Willingness to travel between sites
Act as a positive role model and advocate
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Deborah Gillies
[email protected]
03001233392
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 5
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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract
Fixed Term
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Duration
10 Week(s)
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
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Reference number
348-COR-12119
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Job locations
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
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Attachments
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Job Description
Flu Vaccination Nurse Band 5 JD July 2026.docx – 140KB Opens in a new window
Converted File Flu Vaccination Nurse Band 5 JD July 2026.docx.pdf – 206KB Opens in a new window
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Person Specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION B5 Flu vaccination Nurse.docx – 17KB Opens in a new window
Converted File PERSON SPECIFICATION B5 Flu vaccination Nurse.docx.pdf – 58KB Opens in a new window
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