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. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical and administrative duties related to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and in community clinic settings.
Main duties
* Work collaboratively with the team, organisation and stakeholders to facilitate smooth service delivery.
* Vaccinate 20‑25 school children per hour during the 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 line manager.
* Deliver evidence‑based, competent nursing care to patients.
* Participate in clinical supervision, performance and development of staff.
* Report, monitor and process all clinical incidents, near misses and complaints in line with organisational policies.
* Take part in audits, make recommendations and share outcomes for learning.
* Maintain up‑to‑date record keeping in accordance with policy.
* Actively contribute to team meetings.
* Undertake Gillick competency assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
* Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position.
Person Specification / Qualifications
* Immunisation training and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella.
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional actively registered with NMC, GPhC or HCPC.
* Nursing and/or Midwifery qualification.
* Signed competencies for relevant vaccinations (desirable).
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Experience working within PGD frameworks.
* Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
* Knowledge of principles of informed consent.
* Computer literate; basic Excel knowledge.
* Cold‑chain, ordering and transport arrangement skills.
* Effective written and verbal communication.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Strong customer‑service and interpersonal skills.
* Assertive, team player and critical thinker.
* Driving licence (desirable).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DHB/DBS check for previous convictions.
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