Bank Vaccination Nurse

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Tynemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northumbria Healthcare as a professionally registered vaccinator providing vaccinations across community settings. Flexible hours and competitive pay are offered, with responsibilities including patient assessment and vaccine administration. Enjoy a supportive and innovative environment with opportunities for growth and well-being services.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates

Paid annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Access to staff wellbeing services

Free uniform where applicable

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Professionally registered vaccinator.
• Ability to conduct clinical assessments and administer vaccines.
• Must be able to drive and access a car for travel.

Responsibilities

• Configure vaccination stations and conduct pre-vaccination assessments.
• Prepare and administer vaccines while ensuring adherence to policies.
• Travel between locations and work flexibly based on shifts.

Skills

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Clinical assessment

Vaccine preparation and administration

Ability to drive

Job description

We require reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated professionally registered vaccinators to join our bank. The role involves supporting a team that provides vaccinations to patients in the community, residential settings, and their own homes.

We offer:

• Flexible hours; choose when and where to work
• Competitive pay rates, including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• NHS pension scheme
• Fast-track recruitment for substantive roles
• Opportunities across different wards and departments, including community, dental, and specialist services
• Access to staff wellbeing services
• Ability to book shifts online from home
• Option to block-book shifts
• SMS notifications for shift availability
• Staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligible for NHS discounts
• Free uniform where applicable

The role involves working as part of a dynamic team across Northumberland and North Tyneside, delivering winter vaccinations in acute and community settings. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, vaccine preparation and administration, and supporting patients in residential settings and at home.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, with flexible days and hours. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car, as travel to various locations is required.

The post holder will:

• Assist with configuring vaccination stations
• Conduct pre-vaccination assessments using IT systems
• Review complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions
• Prepare vaccines aseptically
• Administer vaccines according to guidance
• Ensure clinical outcomes by adhering to current skills, policies, and procedures
• Work alone at times and travel between locations during shifts

Northumbria Healthcare manages several hospitals and clinics across a large geographical area, known for innovation and quality. We support staff and focus on staff experience, offering a rewarding working environment in a region with excellent living conditions.

Please read the applicant guidance notes before applying.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Danielle Robinson
• Job Title: Lead Immunisation Nurse
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]