Immunisation Nurse - Luton

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Vaccination UK is seeking a three-month immunisation nurse to join its School Aged Immunisation Service, operated under a commission from NHS England. The role focuses on vaccinating pupils in schools, with some clinic sessions, and involves travel between sites and clinical duties.

You'll need current NMC/GPhC/HCPC registration and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella immunity. The post emphasizes consent, accurate record-keeping and safeguarding duties, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, pharmacist or allied health professional on NMC/GPhC/HCPC.
• Nursing and/or midwifery qualification.
• Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella.

Responsabilités

• Vaccinate school children, aiming for 20 to 25 per hour in flu season, including IM and nasal vaccinations.
• Triage consent forms and contact parents or guardians before or after sessions.
• Conduct Gillick competency assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
• Deliver evidence-based, competent care to patients.
• Travel to sites as directed and transport vaccines to and from sessions.
• Answer clinical enquiries from parents, guardians and staff within own knowledge.
• Report, monitor and process clinical incidents, near misses and complaints under company policy.
• Follow up safeguarding concerns promptly and thoroughly.
• Keep records up to date in line with company policy.
• Take part in audits and share findings with the team.
• Support the Clinical Lead, Team Lead and Programme Managers, and take part in clinical supervision and staff development.
• Undertake health promotion activities as the Clinical Lead requires.

Connaissances

Immunisations knowledge

Informed consent

Cold Chain Policy

Computer literacy

Communication

Time management

Formation

NMC/GPhC/HCPC registration

Nursing qualification

Immunisation certification

Description du poste

Three-month immunisation nurse post with Vaccination UK's School Aged Immunisation Service, which the provider runs under a commission from NHS England. Most of the work is vaccinating primary and secondary pupils in schools, with some sessions in community clinics, alongside clinical and administrative tasks. The role involves travel between sites, a target of 20 to 25 vaccinations an hour during flu season, and taking verbal consent from parents and caregivers. Fit depends on current NMC, GPhC or HCPC registration and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella immunity.

What the job involves

• Vaccinate school children, aiming for 20 to 25 per hour in flu season, including IM and nasal vaccinations
• Triage consent forms and contact parents or guardians before or after sessions
• Conduct Gillick competency assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers
• Deliver evidence-based, competent care to patients
• Travel to sites as directed and transport vaccines to and from sessions
• Answer clinical enquiries from parents, guardians and staff within own knowledge
• Report, monitor and process clinical incidents, near misses and complaints under company policy
• Follow up safeguarding concerns promptly and thoroughly
• Keep records up to date in line with company policy
• Take part in audits and share findings with the team
• Support the Clinical Lead, Team Lead and Programme Managers, and take part in clinical supervision and staff development
• Undertake health promotion activities as the Clinical Lead requires

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, pharmacist or allied health professional on the NMC, GPhC or HCPC register
• Nursing and/or midwifery qualification
• Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule
• Understanding and application of the principles of informed consent
• Understanding of the Cold Chain Policy
• Computer literacy
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Excellent organisation and time management

Other

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Proficiency in administering IM injections
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Assertive team player and critical thinker

Nice to have

• Working within PGD frameworks
• Basic Life Support certificationEvidence of signed-off competencies for relevant vaccinations
• Proficiency in administering IM injections
• Ability to drive