The Immunisation Nurse works as a member of the Immunisation Team, delivering nasal and intramuscular flu and other vaccine programmes within community and educational settings in accordance with the Department of Health Green Book on Immunisation and Local Services Specifications.
The role involves working closely with the administration team and school staff.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
* Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service.
* Identify, prioritise, and implement programmes of care that meet patient needs.
* Manage risks effectively, including consent and side effects.
* Take responsibility for CPD and stay updated with current practices and research developments.
* Report new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse.
* Work towards PGDs and PSDs.
Communication
* Communicate effectively with team members, parents, carers, and school staff.
About us
IntraHealth is a leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services across the UK, serving patients in divisions including Primary Care, Pharmacy, and Clinical Services since 1999. Our team includes GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff supporting NHS services across the North East, North West, and Yorkshire.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
* Deliver safe, high-quality immunisation services.
* Identify and prioritise care programmes based on patient needs.
* Manage risks such as consent and side effects.
* Maintain CPD and stay current with best practices.
* Report issues to the Locality Lead Nurse.
* Work towards PGDs and PSDs.
Communication
* Effective communication with team, parents, carers, and school staff.
Delivering a quality service
* Work within your competence and professional code of conduct (NMC).
* Collaborate with colleagues and administrative staff to organise workloads.
* Participate in shared learning and networking.
* Apply legal policies supporting safeguarding.
Team Working
* Act as lead clinician during immunisation sessions.
* Coordinate with administration and school staff.
Risk Management
* Ensure vaccine and drug storage, rotation, and disposal are safe.
* Follow cold chain procedures.
* Practise infection control per guidelines.
Managing information
* Adhere to GDPR and record keeping standards.
* Understand responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act.
Learning and Development
* Complete mandatory training.
* Own your professional development.
Equality and Diversity
* Follow equality and diversity policies.
Health and Safety
* Ensure safety for yourself and others, and comply with regulations.
Person Specification
Experience
* Professional development evidence.
* Experience working alone and in teams.
* Experience with school-aged children.
* Experience in travel and childhood immunisations.
* Supervision of HCAs.
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration.
* CPR & anaphylaxis training.
* Foundation immunisation training.
Additional qualities
* Team player, motivated, respectful, adaptable, capable of clinical decision-making, effective communicator, able to work under pressure, full driving license, willing to travel.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to safeguarding requirements.
Flexible working options available, including full-time, part-time, and job share.
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