Immunisation Nurse

Nurses, Midwives, Paramedics, Pharmacists -- we need you

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated staff to join Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust (SHFT) School Age Immunisation Service.

You will participate in the organisation and delivery of the childhood immunisation programme for school aged children across Hampshire, under the supervision of the immunisation lead.

Your role will include working in partnership with the SHFT school nursing service, Education including Elective Home Educated service and Public Health England. Southern Health is committed to improving the quality of child health services across Hampshire.

You will demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of the service including safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines, and policies.

You must be either RN qualified and have current NMC registration or have relevant professional registration.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Happy to talk flexible working around the number of days a week that you work but due to the nature of the role the hours each day will need to be as stated. This is a Term Time Only role.

If you feel you have the drive and ambition to rise to this challenge and really want to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As part of the school age immunisation team, you will be offering immunisations to children and young people in school or community settings.

You will demonstrate an understanding of the National Childhood Immunisation Programme, and evidence of working with children and young people.

You must be able to work as part of a team and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service users.

Good IT skills are required for the role.

Due to the nature of the role it is expected that you will have access to a car, a full driving licence and insurance for business use.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC registration)
• OR
• Relevant Professional Registration (HCPC or GPhC)

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

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