Immunisation Nurse – Protect Communities Across Powys

Powys Teaching Health Board; Montgomery; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Powys Immunisation and Vaccination Service, based in Bronllys, working across Mid and South Powys. You will deliver immunisations in vaccination centres, community hospitals and outreach clinics, with full training provided.

You will support clinical assessment, vaccine administration, vaccine confidence, health promotion and supervision of Healthcare Support Worker Immunisers, with development opportunities across Powys.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Understanding of the public health role of immunisation and vaccination services.
• Knowledge of the Welsh Government National Immunisation Framework and national schedules.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Evidence of Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis training.
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking clinical assessments and supporting informed consent and capacity decisions where required.
• Administering vaccines safely and effectively in line with national guidance.
• Promoting vaccine confidence through health promotion and evidence-based discussions.
• Supporting, supervising and developing Healthcare Support Worker Immunisers and students.
• Contributing to immunisation programme delivery, including catch-up campaigns and outbreak response activities.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Travel and flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Evidence of continuing professional development

Understanding of public health immunisation role

Knowledge of Welsh Immunisation Framework & schedules

Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis training

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Powys Immunisation and Vaccination Service, based in Bronllys, working across Mid and South Powys. You will deliver immunisations in vaccination centres, community hospitals and outreach clinics, with full training provided.

You will support clinical assessment, vaccine administration, vaccine confidence, health promotion and supervision of Healthcare Support Worker Immunisers, with development opportunities across Powys.