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Position Overview

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An exceptional opportunity is available for adaptable, dependable, and highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurses to become part of our School Immunisation Team.

The Immunisation Team operates in diverse environments, including educational institutions, health clinics, and community locations, to implement national routine childhood immunisation initiatives for school-aged children and adolescents.

The ideal candidates will exhibit enthusiasm, vigor, and a commitment to providing optimal care, along with a foundational understanding of the childhood immunisation schedule. This role necessitates effective time management and IT proficiency, with the expectation to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

We are seeking individuals who can adjust their schedules to accommodate the needs of the service, which may include occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The primary objective of this role is to assist the Head of School Immunisations in managing the seamless delivery of the Commissioned BCG Programme and School Immunisation Programmes to children and young people aged 0-19 and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Actively participating in the development and coordination of health promotion initiatives aimed at school-aged children to enhance participation in the school-based immunisation programme.
• Supporting the execution of community BCG clinics as necessary.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records with a focus on the child during all assessments and actions, adhering to Public Health Nursing Service guidelines and clinical record-keeping policies.
• Proactively identifying risk factors and signs of child abuse, acting in accordance with organizational protocols and safeguarding standards.
• Collaborating with local schools, the Child in Care Team, and Social Care to ensure that vulnerable children and those with complex health needs receive their vaccinations.
• Providing guidance to other services and agencies, ensuring timely referrals and appropriate consent.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A degree in Nursing (or equivalent) and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Post-registration experience working with children, young people, or families in a community setting.

About Our Organization

We employ over 5000 staff across more than 50 locations, delivering a wide array of services. Our commitment is to foster an organizational culture that is inclusive, celebrates diversity, and promotes a sense of belonging and trust.

Our annual NHS Staff Survey provides our employees with a platform to share their experiences. Recent results indicate that:

• Staff feel they are making a positive impact on patients and service users.
• They would recommend our organization as a workplace.
• They agree that patient care is our top priority.
• They would be comfortable with the standard of care provided to friends or family.

Our performance ranks us among the top community, mental health, and learning disabilities NHS employers nationally, and we are committed to continuous improvement to ensure our organization remains a great place to work.