Immunisation Nurses - Greater Manchester (Trafford)

Integrated Care System; Stretford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Immunisation Nurse to join their team in Greater Manchester. This role involves delivering immunisations within community settings and schools, ensuring a high standard of care and compliance with local health standards. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with a strong commitment to professional development and effective communication skills, ready to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC qualification.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Supervisory experience with HCAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe delivery of immunisation services.
• Communicate effectively with parents and school staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Registered nurse with NMC

CPR training

Foundation immunisation training

Job description

Immunisation Nurses - Greater Manchester (Trafford)

The Immunisation Nurse works as a member of the Immunisation Team, delivering nasal and intramuscular flu and other vaccine programmes within community and educational settings in accordance with the Department of Health Green Book on Immunisation and Local Services Specifications.

The role involves working closely with the administration team and school staff.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement programmes of care that meet patients' needs.
• Manage risks effectively, including consent and side effects.
• Maintain CPD and stay updated with current practices and research developments.
• Report new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse.
• Work towards PGDs and PSDs.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with team members, parents, carers, and school staff.

Delivering a Quality Service

• Work within own competence and professional code of conduct regulated by the NMC.
• Promote quality, teamwork, and collaborate with admin to manage school workload.
• Participate in shared learning and networking across immunisation teams.
• Apply legal policies supporting safeguarding of children and adults.

Team Working

• Act as lead clinician during immunisation sessions.
• Collaborate with administration teams and school staff during sessions.

Risk Management

• Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
• Follow cold chain procedures for transportation and storage.
• Practice infection control according to guidelines.

Managing Information

• Adhere to GDPR policies.
• Maintain accurate patient records, stored securely.
• Understand responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act.

Learning and Development

• Complete mandatory and statutory training.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development.

Equality and Diversity

• Follow all equality and diversity procedures.

Health and Safety

• Ensure personal and others' safety, adhering to regulations.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of professional development.
• Experience working alone and in teams.
• Experience with school-aged children and immunisations.
• Supervisory experience with HCAs.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC.
• CPR and anaphylaxis training.
• Foundation immunisation training.

Personal Attributes

• Team player, motivated, respectful, adaptable, and proactive.
• Effective communication skills, ability to work under pressure.
• Full driving license, access to a car, willingness to travel.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).

This is a full-time, part-time, job share, or flexible working position.