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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 provide outbreak response in the event of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, and we 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.
Job Details
* Job title: Immunisation Nurse
* Contract: Bank
* Working Hours: Flexible (Part-time / Full-time) - Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm
* Benefits: Pension (5% employer contribution), VIVUP discounts, Blue Light Card discounts, Employee referral scheme, 25 days annual leave
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties related to immunisation, primarily delivered on-site for primary and secondary children in schools and community clinics.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the team and organization to ensure smooth service delivery
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season
* Promote and support the School Aged Immunisation Service
* Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead
* Attend sites across different locations as directed
* Provide evidence-based, competent 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 accurate record keeping
* Contribute to team meetings
* Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents/caregivers
* Perform other duties as appropriate
Experience and 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)
* 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, basic Excel skills
* Cold chain management and transportation logistics
* Effective communication skills
* Organizational and time-management skills
* Customer service and interpersonal skills
* Assertiveness, teamwork, and critical thinking
* Driving license (Desirable)
Equal Opportunities
European LifeCare Group is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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