Immunisation Nurses - Nottinghamshire

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing top-notch immunisation services within community and educational settings. As an Immunisation Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality care, managing risks, and ensuring effective communication with team members and parents. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with children, contributing to their health and well-being. You will be part of a supportive team, committed to professional development and high standards of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in public health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-aged children and delivering immunisations.
• Evidence of professional development and supervision of HCAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe delivery of immunisations and manage risks effectively.
• Communicate effectively with team members and school staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Clinical Practice

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Team Working

GDPR Compliance

Education

Current NMC Registration

CPR & Anaphylaxis Training

Foundation Immunisation Training

Job description

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

1. Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service.
2. Identify, prioritise, and implement programmes of care that meet patient needs.
3. Manage risks effectively, including consent and side effects.
4. Maintain CPD and stay updated with current practices and research developments.
5. Report new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse.
6. Work towards PGDs and PSDs.

Communication

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

About us

IntraHealth is a leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services across the UK, serving patients since 1999. Our team includes GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff, supporting NHS services across the North East, North West, and Yorkshire.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

1. Provide safe delivery of immunisations.
2. Identify and implement care programmes.
3. Manage risks, including consent and side effects.
4. Maintain CPD and stay updated.
5. Report issues to the Locality Lead Nurse.
6. Work towards PGDs and PSDs.

Communication

• Effective communication with team and school staff.

Delivering a quality service

• Work within your competence and professional code (NMC).
• Maintain quality and teamwork, supporting school workload.
• Participate in shared learning and networking.
• Apply legal policies supporting safeguarding.

Team Working

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

Risk Management

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

Managing Information

• Comply with GDPR.
• Accurately record and store patient records.
• Understand responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act.

Learning and Development

• Complete mandatory training.
• Take responsibility for personal CPD.

Equality and Diversity

• Follow all equality and diversity procedures.

Health and Safety

• Ensure safety for yourself and others, and cooperate with regulations.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of professional development.
• Experience working alone and in teams.
• Experience with school-aged children and delivering travel and childhood immunisations.
• Supervision of HCAs.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• CPR & anaphylaxis training.
• Foundation immunisation training.
• Additional qualities include motivation, high standards, flexibility, communication skills, and a full driving license with access to a car.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.