Immunisation Nurse - Milton Keynes

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel between sites

Job summary

Vaccination UK is seeking a nurse vaccinators to deliver school-based immunisations and clinic vaccinations, meeting hourly targets during flu season. You will manage consent by phone when needed and keep accurate clinical records, contributing to a small team across multiple sites.

The role requires active nursing/midwifery registration and vaccination competencies, with travel between sites and ongoing professional development expected.

Qualifications

• Nursing and/or midwifery qualification required.
• Proof of immunisations (HBV, MMR, varicella).
• Active registration with NMC, GPhC or HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate schoolchildren on site and in clinics, meeting hourly targets.
• Obtain informed consent from parents/guardians.
• Triage consent forms and contact parents.
• Maintain clinical records and report incidents.

Skills

Immunisation knowledge

Consent protocols

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Nursing/Midwifery qualification

Tools

NMC/GPhC/HCPC registration

Job description

This three-month post sits within Vaccination UK's school-aged immunisation service, which is commissioned by NHS England. The work centres on delivering vaccinations to schoolchildren, mainly on site at schools and in community clinics, alongside consent triage, parent contact and clinical record keeping. It involves travelling between sites and meeting hourly vaccination targets during flu season, so proficiency in intramuscular injection matters. Applicants must be actively registered with a governing body such as the NMC, GPhC or HCPC.

What the job involves

• Vaccinate schoolchildren on site and in community clinics, meeting hourly targets of 20 to 25 a session during flu season, including IM and nasal vaccinations
• Carry out Gillick competency assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers, by phone where needed
• Triage consent forms and contact parents or guardians before or after clinical sessions
• Answer clinical enquiries from parents, guardians and staff within own knowledge
• Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care to patients
• Report and process clinical incidents, near misses and complaints, and report safeguarding concerns promptly
• Keep records up to date in line with company policy, procedure and guidelines
• Transport vaccines to and from sessions
• Travel between sites as directed by line manager, working within a small vaccinator team
• Take part in clinical supervision and contribute to staff performance and development
• Take part in audits, share findings with the team, and undertake health promotion as directed by the Clinical Lead
• Represent Vaccination UK professionally in schools and contribute to team meetings

What’s required

Qualifications

• Nursing and/or midwifery qualification
• Proof of immunisations including hepatitis B, MMR and varicella

Registration & licences

• Active registration as a nurse, pharmacist or allied health professional with NMC, GPhC or HCPC

Experience

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the routine national immunisation schedule
• Understanding 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

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Assertive team player and critical thinker

Nice to have

• Working within PGD frameworks
• Basic Life Support certification
• Evidence of signed off competencies for relevant vaccinations
• Proficiency in administering IM injections
• Driving