ABOUT US:

Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school-aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties across England and all boroughs of North London.

We are also commissioned by NHS England in North London to provide outbreak response in the event of a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak, and we provide the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London.

Our mission is to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible, and safe.

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: Immunisation Practitioner/Nurse.

Contract: Bank

Working Hours: Flexible (Part-time / Full-time) - Monday to Friday between 08:30am - 15:30pm.

BENEFITS:

• Pension - 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings.
• VIVUP - Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card - Supermarket & High Street Discounts.
• Employee referral scheme.
• 25 days annual leave.

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical and administrative duties related to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and community clinics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the team, organisation, and stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during flu season.
• Promote and support our School Aged Immunisation Service.
• Assist Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead as needed.
• Attend various sites as directed by your line manager.
• Provide effective, evidence-based care to patients.
• Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
• Report and monitor all clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints per organisational policies.
• Participate in audits, share findings, and implement improvements.
• Maintain accurate records in line with policies and guidelines.
• Contribute actively to team meetings.
• Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
• Perform other duties as appropriate for the role.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Immunisations and proof of Hepatitis B, MMR & Varicella vaccinations.
• Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Healthcare professional registered with NMC, GPhC, or HCPC.
• Nursing and/or Midwifery qualification.
• Basic Life Support certification (desirable).
• Evidence of competency in relevant vaccinations (desirable).
• Ongoing professional development.
• Experience working within PGD frameworks.
• Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
• Knowledge of informed consent principles.
• Computer literacy, including basic Excel skills.
• Experience with cold chain management, ordering, and transport arrangements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Assertiveness, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Driving license (desirable).

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

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