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School Immunisation Nurse
Band 5
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School Immunisation Nurse - 25 hours a week, term time only
To support the delivery of the school age immunisation service
The immunisation service offers high levels of vaccine coverage for young people aged 11-19 years of age. The service liaises with the schools and promotes vaccine uptake in school via Health Promotion and working closely with other services and the schools to deliver and coordinate the school aged programmes
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Participate in the childhood immunisation programme. This will include being able to
assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation,
understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to
the young person
•To understand the relevant Patient Group Direction, the relevant chapter in the
Immunisation Green Book (D.O.H) and understand storage and carriage instructions for Immunisations
•Participate in health promotion / education and public health activities related to the
Childhood Immunisation Campaign
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Main Duties and Responsibilities
•Participate in the childhood immunisation programme. This will include being able to
assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation,
understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to
the young person
•To understand the relevant Patient Group Direction, the relevant chapter in the
Immunisation Green Book (D.O.H) and understand storage and carriage instructions for
Immunisations
•Participate in health promotion / education and public health activities related to the
Childhood Immunisation Campaign
Chief Executive – Karen James
Chairman – Jane McCall
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
•To observe infection control procedure
•Identify risks / clinical incidents following HRCH policy and informing line manager.
•Understand all aspects of consent Assist patients/service users/carers/relatives during incidental
contacts.
•To obtain consent from either the parents guardian or pupil for the vaccination and follow-up on
non-returned consent
To perform a robust Health pre assessment including but not exclusive to previous reactions to
vaccinations immunisation vaccination history
•To ensure that the school venue is suitable for vaccination
•To monitor and follow up on those that refuse vaccination and record the reason for the refusal
•To ensure that the vaccinations are recorded on the EMIS Systems and templates
•To work in Partnership with the patients and carers to enable them to make an informed choice
about the immunisations
•To ensure safe storage preparation and administration of vaccine in adherence to policy and
procedure
•To be competent in all aspects of immunisation including knowledge of the contraindications to
specific vaccines and the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis
•To maintain up to date knowledge of all aspects of school aged immunisations in order to offer
advice and support to the parents, young people and health professionals in the delivery and
promotion of the Immunisations
•Within their scope of practice develop and maintain accountability for assessing planning
implementing and evaluating immunisation programmes
•Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in Accordance
with the local Safeguarding Children’s Board guidelines.
•Follow policies and procedure of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Manyleb y person
Education
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Nurse (first level registration)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Full UK Driving License/ Access to own car for work
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Working knowledge of the Children’s Act and ‘Working together to Safeguard Children
- Knowledge of school aged immunisation schedule
- experience of working with children and young people
- Able to be a team player and also work using own initiative
- Experience as a registered nurse
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Able to travel efficiently around locality as required
- Demonstrates excellent spoken and written communication
Meini prawf dymunol
- Working in proactively in service development and community development
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nicky Taylor
- Teitl y swydd
- 0-19 Clinical service lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07989251942
Rhestr swyddi gyda Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth