Vaccination UK · UK - School Immunisation Office - Milton Keynes
Vaccination UK is part of the European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on-site vaccination programs in the UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, & Sweden.
About Us:
Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school-aged immunisations, including influenza, to pupils across various counties in England and all boroughs of North London. We also 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 easy, accessible, and safe.
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Working Hours: Flexible (Part-time / Full-time) - Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, from September to December during flu season.
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 undertake clinical and administrative duties related to immunisation, primarily delivered on-site for primary and secondary children in schools and community clinics.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the team, organisation, and stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery.
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season.
* Promote and support vaccination programs.
* Attend sites across different locations as directed.
* Deliver vaccinations safely and effectively.
* Participate in audits, report clinical incidents, and maintain accurate records.
* Obtain verbal consent from parents/caregivers and undertake Gillick Competency Assessments.
* Perform other duties as appropriate.
Experience and Skills:
* Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella vaccinations.
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Healthcare professional with NMC, GPhC, or HCPC registration.
* Nursing and/or Midwifery qualification.
* Basic Life Support certification (Desirable).
* Competency in relevant vaccinations (Desirable).
* Ongoing professional development.
* Experience working within PGD frameworks and understanding of the National Immunisation schedule.
* Knowledge of informed consent principles.
* Computer literate, with basic Excel skills.
* Effective communication and organisational skills.
* Customer service skills, assertiveness, teamwork, and critical thinking.
* Driving license (Desirable).
European LifeCare Group is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, or other protected characteristics.
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