Immunisation / Vaccination Bank Nurse

ABOUT US:

Since 2015, NHS England has contracted Vaccination UK, a dynamic and rapidly growing company, to provide school-aged immunisations, including influenza vaccinations, to students across England.

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: Nurse

Contract type: Bank

Shifts: Flexible days available Monday to Friday, with hours of work between 08:30-3:30pm (minimum 1 day per week).

Overtime: Depending on the needs of the business which may include weekend shifts.

BENEFITS:

Pension 5% employer contribution.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Discount on high street shops.

Employee referral scheme, £250.

25 days annual leave.

Declared Bank and Public holidays.

Flexible working pattern.

JOB PURPOSE:

Promote and support the operation of our school aged immunisation service delivered on-site in schools for children of primary and secondary age, with follow up clinics within the community. You will be responsible to undertake clinical duties relating to immunisations to high standards, ensuring safety to patients is maintained whilst supporting the team in the efficient delivery of care.

JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively to support the team to facilitate the smooth continuity of service delivery.
• Deliver an effective, evidence based and competent level of care to patients.
• Accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation, auditing, and the evaluation of nursing practices and making recommendations based on findings and share outcomes with the team for learning.
• Support training and participate in clinical supervision and the performance and development of staff.
• Work within the regulatory compliance standards such CQC, NaTHNaC, PHE or PHS as applicable.
• Assist in assessing clinical competencies, in line with RCN competency recommendations.
• Assist in mentoring clinical staff commensurate with own competencies.
• Ensure all clinical incidents, near misses and complaints are reported, monitored and processed in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Actively and constructively contribute to team meetings.
• Comply with Company policies & procedures.
• Undertake duties commensurate with the level of this position.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential:

• Professional registration (MNC, HCPC, etc).
• Proof of immunity.
• DBS Clearance.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Mandatory & Statutory training.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Travel independently to other surrounding areas.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Working within PGD and PSD frameworks.
• Auditing experience.
• Customer service and people management skills.
• Understands and implements the principles of informed consent.