Job summary
We are
looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to provide a
vaccination service to our patients within the surgery, at home and in
residential settings. This is a part time role working 24 hours. You will work as part of our nursing team, in and around
Hereford, and there is some flexibility around the hours you may choose to
work, weekdays and weekends. Ideally you will have worked in a primary care
setting, in a similar role, and have past experience of vaccinating patients,
providing advice and guidance on vaccinating. You will need to have your own
car, to provide a community service, and will be remunerated for the use of
your car. You will work to national guidelines and follow our Patient Group
Directives and working with our Immunisation Co-coordinators.
Please
contact hwicb.hmg.humanresources@nhs.net for any further information
Main duties of the job
Consultations:
-
Clinical assessment of patients for vaccination, review
medical history and potential adverse reactions.
- Provide an immunisation service to our registered patients
in the surgery, in the patients own home and within residential and nursing
homes.
- Provide immunisations to both children and adults in line
with the national childhood and adult programmes, to include seasonal
campaigns.
- Provide supervision and support to HCAs as required on-site.
- Work within National guidelines , written instructions and
Patient Group Directives
- The post will include lone working, and you will be required
to travel to various locations.
- Document all patient contacts as appropriate on our clinical
system.
CPD / Practice Admin.
Attend regular clinical updates and mandatory training as
requested
Provides summary feedback of any updates and learning points
following courses/meetings as appropriate.
Maintain professional portfolio.
About us
Hereford Medical Group is a large General Practice Surgery providing care for patients living in and around Hereford City. We work across 5 sites with our primary site being a newly purpose built surgery located in Hereford.
We are a people centered organisation, caring for a population of approximately 49,000 patients and employing approximately 180 permanent staff in addition to trainees.
We place great value on our staff and offer many employee benefits, such as:
- 25 to 30 days annual leave entitlement in addition to bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
- On-site Occupational Health Services and support.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 14.38% employer contribution.
- Specsavers eVoucher once per year
- Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.
Our mission is provide highly quality and compassionate primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level NMC Registered General Nurse, with at least three years post registration.
- Safeguarding training
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own. workload priorities.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Pleasant and articulate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- Able to use own initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients in a primary care setting.
- Experience of delivering vaccinations within a primary care or hospital setting.
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS clinical system.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times.
- Access to own car to carry out home/care home visits.
- Clean driving licence with business insurance.
Desirable
- -Experience of Primary Care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level NMC Registered General Nurse, with at least three years post registration.
- Safeguarding training
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own. workload priorities.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Pleasant and articulate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- Able to use own initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients in a primary care setting.
- Experience of delivering vaccinations within a primary care or hospital setting.
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS clinical system.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times.
- Access to own car to carry out home/care home visits.
- Clean driving licence with business insurance.
Desirable
- -Experience of Primary Care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
