Immunisation Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider is seeking a permanent Immunisation Staff Nurse within the Children and Families Health Team at Ayrshire Central Hospital. The role involves delivering immunisation services to children and collaborating with health professionals. Candidates must be Registered Nurses with excellent communication and organisational skills, and hold a valid UK driving licence. This position is full-time, with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of communication skills.
• Demonstration of organisational and motivational skills.
• Experience of working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Immunisation services to children and young people.
• Provide high quality nursing care and advice to families.
• Support the delivery of the Immunisation Programme.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving Licence

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Job description

Equalities Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Overview

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Immunisation Staff Nurse within our Children and Families Health Team based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do

You will work as part of the Children and Families Health Team, based within North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. You will participate and support the delivery of the children/young people Immunisation Programme within GP Premises, Community and Educational establishments in line with the Public Health agenda.

You will deliver Immunisation services, ensuring high quality patient centred provision which is responsive to personal and local need.

You will provide high quality nursing care / support and advice to children and young people, their parents/carers.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required

• Registered Nurse
• Driving Licence and Car Owner
• Demonstration of communication skills
• Demonstration of Organisational and motivational skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team promoting integrated nursing approaches
• Experience of working with children and families
• Community experience desired

Hours

30 hours worked Monday-Friday. Compressed hours may be considered.

Full UK Driving Licence/Access to a Vehicle

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

Information / Contact

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Allison Brown – Children’s Immunisaton Lead on 07966179275.

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Driving licence statement

Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Work right to work

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

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