This three-month immunisation nurse post with Vaccination UK sits within its school-aged immunisation service, which is commissioned by NHS England. The role centres on vaccinating schoolchildren, largely on site at schools and in community clinics, including IM and nasal vaccines. Travel between sites is required, with a flu-season target of 20 to 25 children an hour. Applicants need active NMC, GPhC or HCPC registration and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and varicella immunity.
What the job involves
- Vaccinate school children at 20 to 25 an hour during flu season
- Administer IM and nasal vaccinations to meet hourly targets
- Carry out Gillick competency assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers, by phone or at sessions
- Triage consent forms and contact parents or guardians before or after sessions
- Answer clinical enquiries from parents, guardians and staff within own knowledge
- Report, monitor and process clinical incidents, near misses and complaints
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are reported promptly and followed up thoroughly
- Keep records up to date in line with company policy
- Take part in clinical supervision and staff performance and development
- Take part in audits, make recommendations and share findings with the team
- Travel to sites as directed and transport vaccines to and from sessions
- Support the Clinical Lead, Team Lead and Programme Managers and contribute to team meetings
What’s required
Qualifications
- Nursing and/or midwifery qualification
- Registered nurse, pharmacist or allied health professional
Registration & licences
- Active registration with NMC, GPhC or HCPC
Experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule
- Understanding of the principles of informed consent
- Understanding of the Cold Chain Policy
- Proficiency in administering IM injections
- Computer literacy
- Effective written and verbal communication
Other
- Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR and varicella
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Assertive, team-based working and critical thinking
Nice to have
- Working within PGD frameworks
- Basic Life Support certification
- Evidence of signed-off competencies for relevant vaccinations
- Proficiency in administering IM injections
- Driving
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
