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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 also provide outbreak response services and the infant BCG programme 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 based on qualified earnings
* VIVUP - Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistance Programme
* Blue Light Card - Supermarket & High Street Discounts
* Employee referral scheme
* 25 days annual leave
Job Purpose
The post holder will undertake clinical and administrative duties related to immunisation, primarily delivered in schools and community clinics for primary and secondary children.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively to support service delivery
2. Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season
3. Support the operation of our School Aged Immunisation Service
4. Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead
5. Attend sites across different locations as directed
6. Deliver evidence-based, competent care to patients
7. Participate in clinical supervision and staff development
8. Report and monitor clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints
9. Participate in audits and share outcomes for learning
10. Maintain up-to-date record keeping
11. Contribute to team meetings
12. Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and take verbal consent from parents/caregivers
13. Undertake other duties as appropriate
Experience/Skills
* Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Healthcare professional with NMC, GPhC, HCPC registration
* Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification
* Basic Life Support certification (Desirable)
* Evidence of 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, including basic Excel skills
* Knowledge of cold chain, ordering, and transport arrangements
* Effective communication skills
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
* Assertive, team player, critical thinker
* Driving license (Desirable)
Additional Information
European LifeCare Group is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, or other protected characteristics.
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