Overview
As a Senior Immunisation Nurse you will be responsible for planning, delivery and evaluation of the school immunisation programme.
Responsibilities
* You will assess and understand the prerequisites of giving an immunization, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the parents/carers.
* You must be able to provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior nursing staff and administrative staff members of the Immunisation service.
* You will be required to be flexible. When not working with the school aged Immunisation, you may be required to support the Hep B team or BCG team.
* This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge skills and experience with children and young people within our Immunisation service.
* You will work as a senior immunisation nurse for school aged Immunisation service and will be responsible for planning, delivering and staffing for the school aged immunisation service.
* When not working with the school immunisation service, you may be required to support the BCG team or Hep B team, and you will be supported by the Immunisation lead.
* This will include being able to assess infants and children and understand the prerequisites of giving an immunisation, understand the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.
How to apply
In order to give your application the best opportunity, please ensure that you address all the requirements of the person specification when writing your supporting statement.
Infection Control
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
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