Job overview
Staff will need to commence in post on Monday 29th Sept for the National Flu vaccination commencement date.
We are looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic and flexible Staff Nurse to join our team in The Occupational Health & Wellbeing Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
This 12 week Fixed Term Contract (FTC) has been created to help support the National Flu Vaccination Campaign across ELHT.
Main duties of the job
As a Qualified Nurse, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the delivery of Flu Vaccinations. The post holder will undertake activities such as clinical assessment and delivery of vaccinations as part of the Oh Team.
In particular, the post holder will be responsible for:
• Conducting clinical assessments
• The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions
• Preparation of the vaccine prior to administration by the immunisers using aseptic technique
• Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
Working for our organisation
East Lancashire Hospital Trust is a patient focused organisation, committed to the delivery of safe, personal and effective care.
All applicants must have their NMC PIN for the start date of the National Flu Campaign to be considered for this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
* To develop and facilitate a client centred approach to care, referring to the Senior Nurse as appropriate.
* To deliver a prompt and reliable immunisation and vaccination programme to employee.
* To carry out other duties which will help keep staff at work or will help to facilitate an early return to work following a period of sickness absence.
* To carry out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Occupational Health Department.
Professional
* To develop and maintain professional clinic room methods and standards.
* To assist in the delivery of good, modern occupational health service complying with departmental occupational health procedures.
* To practice as a self- supervising professional as well as with the guidance from the Senior Nurse Manager when appropriate, taking initiative when necessary to achieve the general departmental aims.
* To maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
* To participate in staff appraisal.
Educational
* To maintain professional skills and competencies, including the procedure for managing anaphylactic shock.
* To ensure that continuing professional development is undertaken in order to advance knowledge of the Occupational Health speciality.
* To be involved in health promotion activities, including the identification of any initiatives that could be implemented.
* Undertake health promotion on a one-to-one basis or as a group.
* Have the skills and knowledge to present and speak in front of a group of people.
Audit and Research
* To participate in the collection of information for clinical audit within the department.
Governance
The post holder will operate at all times to high standards of probity. This will include:
* Observing health and safety regulations
* Complying fully with all policies and procedures approved by the Trust
* Complying with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions
* Complying with the Data Protection Act and other requirements for client confidentiality within occupational health
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Professional qualification – RGN
Desirable criteria
* Non-Medical prescribing or equivalent
* Immunisation & Vaccination Trained
Experience
Essential criteria
* Multi-disciplinary working
* Experience of community working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Must have access to transport for work purposes
* Ability to use problem solving approach
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
* Ability to cope with problems professionally
* Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
* IT skills
* Able to work autonomously
* Knowledge of Professional and NHS issues
* Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
* Assessment skills
* Record keeping
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Willing to work out of the different bases to meet the needs of the service
* Able to adapt to change
* Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
* Organisational skills