Lead Nurse for Winter Vaccine Programme

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lead nurse  to join the Nursing Directorate. We are looking for an ambitious, talented and compassionate team player to join our team of excellent staff to lead on the  delivery of the Trust’s winter vaccine programme for staff. This is a 4-month fixed term role running from  the middle of Sep 2026.  

For further details about the role, please contact : 
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Main duties of the job

As a Lead Nurse for vaccinations, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in 
delivering a safe and effective service for the delivery of the Trust’s vaccination programme 
for influenza (flu) for staff (and patients as required). 

The post holder will undertake a clinical supervisory role, overseeing a team of Seasonal Flu 
Immunisers and administration staff. The Lead Nurse will be present on site, or as part of a 
roving team, for each vaccination clinic to both administer vaccinations and support staff with 
clinical queries. The post holder will be the identified Basic Life Support lead for all shifts and 
will be supported by the Deputy Chief Nurse. 

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Degree level education or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant health related field.
• Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of continuing professional development

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Our Always values

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills including written, oral and presentation skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Effective professional demeanour and influencing skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied and competing workload and meet service deadlines.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience of engaging, motivating and leading individuals and teams and managing change.
• Previous experience in a similar supervisory role

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of principles of population screening and vaccination.
• Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations