Immunisation Nurse - Hillingdon

Sikkerrejse; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to fighting disease and saving lives as an Immunisation Nurse. In this role, you will deliver essential immunisation services to school-aged children across London, ensuring their health and safety. You will work collaboratively with a supportive team, managing clinical duties and promoting a smooth service delivery. This position offers a flexible bank contract with opportunities for professional development and a range of employee benefits. If you are a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a difference in public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension - 5% employer contribution

Supermarket & High Street Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

25 days enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience in immunisation and clinical duties.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate 20 to 25 schoolchildren per hour during flu season.
• Support the School Aged Immunisation Service operations.
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Cold chain management

Understanding of informed consent

Working within PGD frameworks

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Driving licence (for areas not London)

Education

Nursing Qualification

Midwifery Qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

ABOUT US:

Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties across England and all boroughs of North London.

We are also commissioned by NHS England in North London to provide outbreak response in the event of a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and we provide the infant BCG programme to newborns 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: Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm (7.5 hour shift on average).

BENEFITS:

• Pension - 5% employer contribution.
• Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistant Programme via Vivup.
• Employee referral scheme.
• 25 days enhanced annual leave.

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties relating to immunisation, primarily delivered on-site in schools for children of primary and secondary in community clinic settings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vaccinate 20 to 25 schoolchildren per hour (flu season).
• Work collaboratively to support the team, organisation, and company stakeholders, to facilitate the smooth continuity of service delivery.
• Promote and support the operation of our School Aged Immunisation Service.
• Support Programme Managers, Team Lead and, Clinical Lead as applicable.
• Attend sites across different locations as applicable.
• Deliver an effective, evidence-based and competent level of care to patients.
• Participate in clinical supervision and the performance and development of staff.
• Ensure all clinical incidents, near misses and complaints are reported, monitored and processed in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Participate in audits, making recommendations based on findings and sharing outcomes with the team for learning.
• Attend clinical supervision with the Clinical Lead as directed.
• Actively and constructively contribute to team meetings.
• Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
• Comply with Company policies & procedures.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Nurses and Midwives currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Working within PGD frameworks.
• Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
• Understands and implements the principles of informed consent.
• Computer literate.
• Cold chain, ordering, and arranging transport.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Customer service and people management.
• Assertive, team player and critical thinker.
• Must (Areas not London) have Driving licence and access to own vehicle (Desirable-London only).

European LifeCare Group is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.