Community Immunisation Practitioner

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team dedicated to community health in Norfolk. This role offers the opportunity to deliver vital vaccination services across diverse settings, ensuring everyone has access to essential healthcare. As a registered healthcare professional, you'll collaborate with a passionate team, promoting health education and safe practices. With full training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in public health. Flexibility is key, as some weekend and evening work is required. If you're ready to contribute to a healthier community, apply today!

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional with ongoing professional development.
• Current NMC registration and knowledge of NMC Code.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of vaccinations across all age groups.
• Support immunisation programs and ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

IT proficiency

Data interpretation skills

Teamwork

Autonomous working

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional

Current NMC registration

Mentorship or teaching qualification

Job description

The World Health Organisation states, "Immunization is key to primary health care, an indisputable human right, and one of the best health investments money can buy." If you are a nurse, midwife, or other registered healthcare professional interested in contributing to community health in Norfolk, consider applying to join our team.

We seek clinicians who are flexible, have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with diverse communities, and are passionate about promoting health. Prior vaccination delivery experience is beneficial, but full training and induction will be provided.

The role involves some weekend and evening work to meet community needs.

Proposed interview date: 15th May 2025

Main duties of the job

1. Independently and collaboratively deliver a wide range of vaccinations across all age groups.
2. Work in various settings including schools, community clinics, and other venues.
3. Assess and review missed vaccinations and vaccination histories, including those not vaccinated in England.
4. Travel is required; a full valid driving license and access to a car are essential unless disabled as per the Equality Act 2010.

About Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

• Voted one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal).
• Rated 'Good' by CQC.
• We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• Apply early as high interest may lead to early closure of the vacancy.
• Word documents are available for adaptations.

Job responsibilities

• Support the delivery of immunisation programs as delegated by senior staff.
• Ensure safe and effective immunisation service delivery.
• Accurately collect data at each session.
• Collaborate to meet KPIs and develop accessible services for all community segments.
• Promote safe practices and health education, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Adhere to safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Registered Healthcare Professional
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Current NMC registration and knowledge of NMC Code
• Mentorship or teaching qualification preferred

Experience and Knowledge

• Post-registration clinical experience
• Teamwork experience
• Experience working with diverse groups and agencies
• Understanding of health inequalities

Skills and Abilities

• Autonomous working within a clinical team
• IT proficiency and data interpretation skills
• Effective communication within multidisciplinary teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check due to safeguarding requirements.

Salary range: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro-rata.