Immunisation Nurse- Vaccination UK

Vaccination UK Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings

Supermarket & High Street Discounts

Employee referral scheme

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Job summary

Vaccination UK Ltd is looking for an Immunisation Nurse to undertake clinical and administrative duties for immunisations, primarily at schools and community clinics. This role offers flexible working hours, which can be part-time or full-time, Monday to Friday.

The candidate will need relevant qualifications and experience, including registered healthcare professional status and immunisation skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, employee discounts, and 28 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Immunisations including proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella.
• Registered with NMC, GPhC, or HCPC.
• Basic Life Support certification is desirable.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of informed consent principles.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour.
• Support the operation of the School Aged Immunisation Service.
• Ensure clinical incidents are reported and processed.
• Participate in audits and share findings.
• Deliver an effective level of care to patients.

Skills

Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella

Registered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional

Effective communication both written and verbal

Strong Customer service and interpersonal skills

Computer literate. Basic knowledge of Excel

Basic Life Support certification (Desirable)

Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule

Assertive, team player and critical thinker

Education

Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification

Job description

Job Details

Job title: Immunisation Nurse
Contract: BANK
Working Hours: Flexible (Part time / Full Time) - Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm.

Benefits

• Pension – 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings.
• VIVUP – Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistant Programme.
• Blue Light Card – Supermarket & High Street Discounts.
• Employee referral scheme.
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro-rata).

Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to support the team, organisation, and company stakeholders, to facilitate the smooth continuity of service delivery.
• Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour (flu season).
• 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 directed by your line manager.
• 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.
• Ensure record keeping is up to date and in line with company policy, procedure and guidelines.
• Actively and constructively contribute to team meetings.
• Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position.

Experience/Skills

• Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella.
• Registered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional actively registered with their governing body: NMC, GPhC, HCPC.
• Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification.
• Basic Life Support certification (Desirable).
• Evidence of signed competencies for relevant vaccinations (Desirable).
• 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. Basic knowledge of Excel.
• Cold chain, ordering, and arranging transport.
• Effective communication both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time-management.
• Strong Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Assertive, team player and critical thinker.
• Must be able to drive.

Equal Opportunities

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.