Immunisation Nurses

Job summary

TheImmunisation Nurse works as a member of the Immunisation Team, delivering nasaland intramuscular flu and other vaccine programmes within community andeducational settings in accordance with Department of Health Green Book againstImmunisation and Local Services Specifications.

The role will involve working closely with theadministration team and school staff.

Main duties of the job

ClinicalPractice

Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service.

To identify, prioritise and implement programmesof care that meet the needs of the patients.

To take intoaccount risk and its effective management consent, side effects.

Take responsibilityfor CPD and keep up to date with current practices and research-led developments.

To identify and report all new problems andconcerns to the Locality Lead Nurse;

Work towards PGDs and PSDs.

Communication

The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with other team members; The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with parents, carers and school staff.

About us

IntraHealth is one of the UKsleading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a rangeof patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacyand Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patientmedication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.

We also provide management andclinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-establishedorganisation having provided NHS services since 1999. Our team is made up ofGPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Health CareAssistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralisedback office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysissupport.

We operate NHS services across theNorth East, North West and Yorkshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

· Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service.

· To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meet the needs of the patients.

· To take into account risk and its effective management consent, side effects.

· Take responsibility for CPD and keep up to date with current practices and research-led developments.

· To identify and report all new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse;

· Work towards PGDs and PSDs.

Communication

The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with other team members; The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with parents, carers and school staff.

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC; Work in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, working as a team and alongside admin to organise and manage school workload. Support and participate in shared learning and networking across other immunisation teams; Understand and apply legal policy that supports the safeguarding of children and adults.

Team Working

· Act as lead clinician on immunisation sessions.

· Work with administration team and school staff at immunisation sessions.

Management of risk

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Ensure use of appropriate transporting and storage of items, following the cold chain procedures. Practise infection-control measures according to local and national guidelines.

Managing information

Work in accordance with GDPR policy. Ensure all patient records are clear and recorded accurately and stored as per procedures. Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

Learning and Development

· Undertake all mandatory and statutory training requirements.

Be responsible for own learning needs and continuing professional development.

Equality and Diversity

Ensure all staff are working to all appropriate equality and diversity procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with their employing body to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to. Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of professional development Working alone and as part of a team.

Desirable

Working with school aged children Safeguarding children level 2 Experience of delivering travel vaccinations and childhood immunisations Supervision of Health Care Assistants.

Qualifications

Essential

Current Registered nurse with NMC

Desirable

Up to date CPR & anaphylaxis training Foundation immunisation training

Attitudes

Essential

Team Player Highly motivated Commitment to promoting and maintaining high standards of care Flexibility Enthusiasm Able to engage with people To demonstrate respect for people using and working in the organisation To behave as an ambassador for the company

Desirable

Ability to work under own initiative and make clear clinical decisions Broad range of clinical skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Work well under pressure/stressful environment Full driving licence, access to a car and willingness to travel Always follow organisation policies and procedures.

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