Immunisation Nurse/Practitioner - Band 5

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Earn while you learn apprenticeship

Job summary

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust is seeking a part-time, 11-month fixed-term post within the School Aged Immunisation Service. You will plan and deliver immunisations in schools and other settings, manage stock and the cold chain, and work with partner agencies across the county.

Travel between sites countywide is essential, and current NMC or HCPC registration is required. The role emphasises evidence-based practice, training, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current NMC or HCPC registration
• Post-registration experience in a relevant setting
• Multi-agency work experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills and ability to maintain records

Responsibilities

• Deliver the immunisation and vaccination programme in clinical and non-clinical settings, aiming for optimum uptake and referring children with additional needs to other professionals
• Plan and deliver the programme using evidence-based practice, stay up to date, and implement changes in practice as directed
• Work flexibly across Lincolnshire under the Professional Advisor for School Aged Immunisations
• Work collaboratively with schools to support delivery of vaccinations
• Carry out stock rotation and stock checks, and keep storage and refrigeration compliant to protect the cold chain
• Transport vaccines safely from base to delivery settings in line with policy
• Keep accurate clinical records and correspondence in line with trust guidance
• Communicate clearly with children, young people and families, using translators or alternative formats where needed
• Maintain competence through mandatory and additional training, and keep a personal development portfolio for revalidation
• Follow the professional Code of Conduct, protect confidentiality and rights, and promote mutual respect among colleagues
• Take part in clinical supervision, appraisal, audit and data collection, and support students in the learning environment
• Maintain your own health and safety and that of others, and report work-related risks under the trust risk management policy

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reflective practice

Continuing professional development

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

This 11-month fixed-term post sits within the School Aged Immunisation Service at Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust, which delivers vaccinations to school-age children across the county. The work involves planning and giving immunisations in schools and other settings, keeping vaccine stock and the cold chain compliant, and working with partner agencies. The role is part-time on annualised hours and requires travel between sites countywide, so daily access to transport is essential. Applicants need current NMC or HCPC registration.

What the job involves

• Deliver the immunisation and vaccination programme in clinical and non-clinical settings, aiming for optimum uptake and referring children with additional needs to other professionals
• Plan and deliver the programme using evidence-based practice, stay up to date, and implement changes in practice as directed
• Work flexibly across Lincolnshire under the Professional Advisor for School Aged Immunisations
• Work collaboratively with schools to support delivery of vaccinations
• Carry out stock rotation and stock checks, and keep storage and refrigeration compliant to protect the cold chain
• Transport vaccines safely from base to delivery settings in line with policy
• Keep accurate clinical records and correspondence in line with trust guidance
• Communicate clearly with children, young people and families, using translators or alternative formats where needed
• Maintain competence through mandatory and additional training, and keep a personal development portfolio for revalidation
• Follow the professional Code of Conduct, protect confidentiality and rights, and promote mutual respect among colleagues
• Take part in clinical supervision, appraisal, audit and data collection, and support students in the learning environment
• Maintain your own health and safety and that of others, and report work-related risks under the trust risk management policy

Registration & licences

• Current NMC or HCPC registration

Experience

• Post-registration experience in a relevant setting
• Multi-agency work experience

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Reflective practice and the ability to improve practice and services

Other

• Willingness to work flexibly
• Daily access to transport
• Professional approach
• Acts as a role model for best practice in care
• Positive, enthusiastic approach that supports team morale
• Collaborates and engages with colleagues and people who use services

Nice to have

• Safeguarding experience
• Community experience
• Post-registration experience
• Experience of working with children and families
• Knowledge of the childhood immunisation programme
• Experience of using SystmOne

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and compressed hours
• Earn while you learn apprenticeship programme
• Learning and development opportunities