Immunisation Nurse - Central Cambridgeshire

NHS Jobs; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Immunisation Nurse to administer vaccinations in schools across Central Cambridgeshire. Responsibilities include clinical triage, addressing enquiries from parents, and participating in audits. Proficiency in IM injections is required. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proficient in administering IM injections.
• Able to drive (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccinations to school children.
• Participate in clinical supervision and audits.
• Address clinical enquiries from parents/guardians.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong customer service

Organisational skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Job description

Immunisation Nurse - Central Cambridgeshire

Travel to various sites as needed, working within a small team of vaccinators. Administer vaccinations efficiently to meet VUK's hourly vaccination targets, ensuring timely vaccination of school children. This will include IM and nasal vaccinations, so must be proficient in administering IM injections. Undertake clinical triage of consent forms and contact parents/guardians as needed before or after clinical sessions. Address clinical enquiries from parents/guardians and VUK staff within the scope of your knowledge. Transport vaccines to and from sessions as required. Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to staff performance and development. Report, monitor, and process all clinical incidents and near misses in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Ensure all safeguarding concerns are promptly reported and thoroughly followed up. Participate in audits as required by the Clinical Lead. Undertake health promotion activities as required by the Clinical Lead. Conduct Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers via phone, both at vaccination sessions and from the office base. Maintain a professional demeanour as the representative of Vaccination UK when attending schools. Perform other duties appropriate to the role. Adhere to Company policies and procedures. Skills Effective communication both written and verbal. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong Customer service and interpersonal skills. Assertive, team player and critical thinker. Must be able to drive (Desirable).