Job overview
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Immunisation Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Gravesend and Dartford.
We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Our immunisation teams deliver scheduled school-age immunisations to children across Kent and Medway.
You’ll be part of an enthusiastic and passionate team dedicated to keeping children safe and well, now and in later life, by protecting them against common infections and disease.
You’ll provide clinical judgement and leadership to support your team to safely deliver routine immunisations in schools, homes, clinics and outreach settings, making sure that our communities are protected.
You’ll motivate and inspire a team of vaccinators to deliver against challenging but achievable targets, providing feedback and reports on the programme as it progresses.
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC or Physiotherapist; Occupational Therapist; etc / HCPC)
Desirable criteria
2. Mentoring qualification equivalent
Qualifications
Essential criteria
3. Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
Ability to Manage
Essential criteria
4. Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda’s for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager
Desirable criteria
5. Car driver or able to travel across the County
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
8. Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), Ability to organise own work, Ability to cope with change, Ability to use own initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
9. Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure, Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage
Essential criteria
10. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
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