4291 - Vaccination and Immunisation Staff Nurse
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 31 October 2024
Job summary
If you are a newly registered staff nurse please apply via our Trust Wide advert where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice, please call 01226 435704, 01226 431694 or 07821 808097 for further details
We are looking to recruit a Vaccination Nurse (AFC Band 5) 22.5 Hours per week, 7 Months fixed term/Secondment opportunity
Main Job Description:
To work with a maternity vaccination team delivering the vaccination programme as mandated by NHS England to pregnant women and birthing people.
The post holder will support with improving the uptake rate and safe delivery of the maternal vaccination programme within Barnsley hospital contributing towards the public health agenda by improving health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to join the maternity vaccination team in offering and administering the current vaccination programme to pregnant women and birthing people.The role purpose includes the following (this list is not exhaustive):
Effectively run a nurse led vaccination clinic within a Maternity area caring for pregnant and postnatal women
Ensure that high standards of patient care are maintained, adhering to Maternity Unit policies and procedures.
Administer maternal vaccinations and immunisations under Trust agreed Patient Group Directives
Communicate with women and their families ensuring adequate understanding of their care pathway to ensure information delivered is with empathy and reassurance
To be actively involved in health promotional activities and give advice, including signposting women to other services to improve health and outcomes.
Work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team to escalate safeguarding issues
To practice in accordance within Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
Monitor drug usage ordering additional supplies as required. Ensure equipment is in a good state of repair and used appropriately with faults being reported.
Record vaccinations on patient electronic records and the national reporting mechanisms.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Date posted
17 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9163-4291E-10-24
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Supporting links (all open in new tabs)
Privacy notice
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)