Job summary
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
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
This role is not applicable for sponsorship.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted 01 October 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 5
Salary Depending on experience
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 2026-2026
Job locations Dewsbury Health Centre Wellington Road Dewsbury, WF13 1HN United Kingdom
Dewsbury
WF13 1HN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities For more details about the duties & responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Desirable
- Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Desirable
- Please refer to the attached person specification document.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address
Dewsbury Health Centre Wellington Road Dewsbury, WF13 1HN United Kingdom
Dewsbury
WF13 1HN
United Kingdom
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Leader
Letty Dixon
letty.dixon@locala.org.uk
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Contact Details:
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