The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties relating to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and in community clinic settings.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience and skills:
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
* Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella.
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional actively registered with their governing body: NMC, GPhC, HCPC.
* Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification.
* Evidence of signed competencies for relevant vaccinations (Desirable).
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Working within PGD frameworks.
* Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
* Understanding and implementing the principles of informed consent.
* Computer literate with basic knowledge of Excel.
* Cold chain management, ordering, and arranging transport.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Assertive, team player, and critical thinker.
* Must be able to drive (Desirable).
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work collaboratively to support the team, organisation, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth service delivery.
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 schoolchildren per hour during flu season.
* Promote and support the operation of the School Aged Immunisation Service.
* Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead as applicable.
* Attend sites across different locations as directed by your line manager.
* Deliver effective, evidence-based, and competent care to patients.
* Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
* Report, monitor, and process all clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints in line with organisational policies.
* Participate in audits, make recommendations, and share outcomes for learning.
* Ensure record keeping is current and compliant with policies and guidelines.
* Contribute actively to team meetings.
* Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
* Undertake other duties as appropriate for the position.
About us
Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school-aged immunisations, including Influenza, across numerous counties in England and all boroughs of North London.
We are also commissioned to provide outbreak response for vaccine-preventable diseases and the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London.
European LifeCare Group is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, or other protected characteristics.
Vaccination UK is part of the European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination services in the UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, and Sweden.
Our mission is to fight disease and save lives through prevention and treatment that is accessible, easy, and safe.
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Immunisation Nurse.
Contract: Bank
Working Hours: Flexible (Part-time / Full-time) - Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, from September to December for flu season.
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:
* Work collaboratively to support the team, organisation, and stakeholders for seamless service delivery.
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 schoolchildren per hour during flu season.
* Support the operation of the School Aged Immunisation Service.
* Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead as needed.
* Attend various sites as directed by your line manager.
* Provide effective, evidence-based care to patients.
* Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
* Report and monitor clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints per organisational policies.
* Participate in audits, make recommendations, and share findings for team learning.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with policies.
* Contribute to team meetings.
* Conduct Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents/caregivers.
* Perform other duties as appropriate.
Experience/Skills:
* Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella.
* Active registration with NMC, GPhC, or HCPC.
* Nursing and/or Midwifery qualifications.
* Evidence of competencies for relevant vaccinations (Desirable).
* Ongoing professional development.
* Experience working within PGD frameworks.
* Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
* Knowledge of informed consent principles.
* Computer literacy, including basic Excel skills.
* Cold chain management, ordering, and transport arrangement skills.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Assertiveness, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
* Driving ability (Desirable).
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