Registered Nurse / Paramedic - School Immunisations Wolverhampton
Working Hours:- Flexible (Part time / Full Time) - Monday to Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
BENEFITS:
* Pension - 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings.
* VIVUP - Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistance Programme.
* Blue Light Card - Supermarket & High Street Discounts.
* Term Time Only.
Main duties of the job
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:
1. Work collaboratively to support the team, organization, and stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery.
2. Vaccinate 20 to 25 schoolchildren per hour during flu season.
3. Promote and support the operation of the School Aged Immunisation Service.
4. Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead as applicable.
5. Attend sites across different locations as directed by your line manager.
6. Deliver evidence-based and competent care to patients.
7. Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
8. Report and monitor all clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints according to policies.
9. Participate in audits, make recommendations, and share outcomes for learning.
10. Maintain up-to-date records in line with organizational policies.
11. Contribute actively to team meetings.
12. Conduct Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents/caregivers.
13. Undertake other duties as appropriate for the role.
About us
Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school-aged immunisations, including influenza, across various regions in England and North London.
Our mission is to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment accessible, easy, and safe.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for clinical duties related to immunisation, mainly delivered on-site in schools for children of primary and secondary levels and in community clinics.
Vaccinate 20 to 25 schoolchildren per hour during flu season.
Work collaboratively to support the team and stakeholders for seamless service delivery.
Promote and support the School Aged Immunisation Service.
Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead.
Attend various sites as directed.
Provide effective, evidence-based care.
Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
Report incidents, near misses, and complaints per policies.
Participate in audits and share findings.
Attend supervision with the Clinical Lead.
Contribute to team meetings.
Undertake Gillick assessments and obtain verbal parental consent.
Undertake other duties as appropriate.
Person Specification
Skills
* Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella.
* Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
* Knowledge of informed consent principles.
* Computer literacy, including basic Excel skills.
* Effective written and verbal communication.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Assertiveness, teamwork, and critical thinking.
* Driving license is required.
* Sign-off of vaccination competencies (Desirable).
Qualifications
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Nursing and/or Midwifery qualification.
Experience
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Healthcare professional with relevant registration.
* Ongoing professional development evidence.
* Experience working within PGD frameworks.
* Knowledge of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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