BCG Immunisation Nurse

2 months ago

Dagenham, United Kingdom European LifeCare Group Full time

European LifeCare Group is one of Europe's largest independent provider of travel clinics and public vaccination programmes.

Founded in 1998, today European LifeCare Group has specialist clinics covering most of Denmark and the UK, where the company trades under a number of brands, including Danske Lægers Vaccinations Service, Vaccination UK, London Travel Clinic and Citydoc.

European LifeCare Group also works for both the Danish and English National Health Service as a contracted service provider of immunisation programmes in schools and national influenza vaccination programmes.



ABOUT US:

European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on-site vaccination programs across Denmark (Headquarters) UK & The Netherlands. Even though the world today is very different, our vision from 1998 remains the same. We aim to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: BCG Immunisation Nurse.

Contract: Bank

Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

BENEFITS:

Pension 5% employer contribution.

Supermarket & High Street Discounts.

Employee Assistant Programme.

Employee referral scheme.

25 days annual leave.

JOB PURPOSE: 

The post holder will be responsible for assisting and facilitating the safe and effective delivery of the community infant BCG programme activity in a specified locality

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Undertake clinical assessment of eligible babies and administration of the intradermal administration of the BCG vaccination
  • Advise parents and carers on the BCG vaccine, including aftercare of the site.
  • Contribute to identifying and protecting children at risk of abuse in accordance with local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
  • Maintain statutory & mandatory training records (BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation).
  • Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior staff members
  • Promote and facilitate collaborative working effectively with parents, carers and families of eligible children and with all stakeholders to provide a coordinated service for the community.
  • Maintain legible, contemporaneous records, safeguarding confidentiality
  • Clinical governance activities in accordance with VUK policies and procedures for best practice.
  • Provide advice and support (including signposting where appropriate) on other missed or due childhood vaccinations for any eligible baby who attends the clinic.
  • Maintain statutory & mandatory training records (BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation). 
  • Escalate issues, risks/clinical incidents to management which arise i.e. contract compliance, service delivery and client safety.
  • Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
  • Comply with Company policies & procedures.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 

  • RN (NMC registered) – adult or child branch, live on NMC register
  • Evidence of continuous personal and professional development 
  • Practical knowledge of:
    • National and Local policy relating to BCG immunisation programme
    • PGD
    • child protection procedures
    • Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults
    • immunisation Green Book
    • NHS routine childhood schedule
    • cold chain procedures and medicines management
    • storage and carriage instructions for immunisations
  • Effective communication skills with children and adults
  • Experience of paediatric immunisation and medicines management
  • Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.
  • Good team player but able to work autonomously
  • Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B.

European LifeCare Group is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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