Immunisation Nurse in Dewsbury

Job Role

Immunisation Nurse
Band 5: £32,073-£39,043
Hours: 37.5 per week - Flexible working available | Job share considered

2 positions available
Location: Kirklees-wide

Permanent

Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join Locala's Children's Immunisation Team, the lead provider for the West Yorkshire Vacs & Imms Collaboration (WYVIC).

We are seeking dynamic and proactive Band 5 Children's Immunisation Nurses to support the delivery of high-quality childhood immunisation services across Kirklees. This role is ideal for a confident and motivated practitioner who is passionate about improving immunisation uptake and contributing to service development, while consistently maintaining excellent clinical standards.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Work closely with the immunisation team to increase local uptake by providing and supporting services to the eligible population
• Deliver safe, effective childhood immunisations in line with the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (0-18 years) within clinic and school settings
• Work collaboratively with the wider WYVIC Team
• Promote immunisation uptake and provide evidence-based advice to children, young people, and families
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with policy and governance requirements
• Contribute positively to service development and continuous improvement

We Are Looking for a Nurse Who Is:

• Dynamic and proactive
• Confident and change-focused
• Willing to challenge the norm
• An independent and reflective practitioner
• Flexible and solution-focused

Experience & Background

• Registered Nurse
• Ideally IMMS-trained, with experience in childhood immunisations
• Knowledge of the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule
• Commitment to supporting WYVIC service delivery

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player
• Hard-working, flexible, and committed
• Enthusiastic and passionate about immunisation services
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to team goals

Why Join Locala / WYVIC

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking immunisation team
• Opportunity to influence regional immunisation delivery
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Make a meaningful difference to children’s health outcome

The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across the borough. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for short listing.

This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy

For more information please refer to Job Description & Person Specification

To discuss the role further please contact Letty Dixon, Team Leader at Letty.Dixon@locala.org.uk

Please note - this position may be subject to DBS check.

Closing date - 16th October 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications

About us

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a 'Disability Confident' employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension- We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Refer a Friend Scheme -If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

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