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ABOUT US:
Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school-aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties in England and all boroughs of North London.
We are also commissioned by NHS England in North London to respond to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks and provide the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London.
Our mission is to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment accessible, easy, and safe.
JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Immunisation Practitioner
Contract: Bank
Working Hours: Flexible (Part-time / Full-time) - Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm
BENEFITS:
* Pension - 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings
* VIVUP - Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistance Programme
* Blue Light Card - Discounts at supermarkets & high street stores
* Employee referral scheme
* 25 days annual leave
JOB PURPOSE:
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical and administrative duties related to immunisation, primarily delivered on-site for primary and secondary school children and in community clinics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support team and organisational service delivery
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season
* Promote and support the School Aged Immunisation Service
* Assist Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead
* Attend sites across different locations as directed
* Provide competent, evidence-based care to patients
* Participate in clinical supervision and staff development
* Report and monitor clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints
* Participate in audits and share findings for learning
* Maintain up-to-date records in line with policies
* Contribute to team meetings
* Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal parental consent
* Perform other duties as appropriate
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
* Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Healthcare Professional with active registration (NMC, GPhC, HCPC)
* Nursing and/or Midwifery qualification
* Basic Life Support certification (Desirable)
* Evidence of vaccination competencies (Desirable)
* Ongoing professional development
* Experience working within PGD frameworks
* Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule
* Knowledge of informed consent principles
* Computer literacy, basic Excel skills
* Experience with cold chain management and transport logistics
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Customer service and interpersonal skills
* Assertiveness, teamwork, critical thinking
* Driving license (Desirable)
European LifeCare Group is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
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