Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a midwife/nurse to join our wonderful Public Health Team at Homerton Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered midwife or nurse to facilitate the maternity immunisation service. The appointed candidate will posses exemplary communication skills to complete our team delivering this vital protection to our families during pregnancy.
Our ideal candidate is confident with clinical records systems, skilled in discussing the benefits of vaccinations in pregnancy, and efficient in delivering these in a fast-paced environment.
"This vacancy may close earlier if enough applications are received."
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- To contribute to the delivery of a high-quality antenatal immunisation service to pregnant women in the Hackney and City area booked to deliver at Homerton Hospital; to increase the uptake of influenza, pertussis, RSV and other necessary immunisations by pregnant women
- To support the planning, implementation and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery
- To provide advice and information about immunisation to educate staff, antenatal women and other stakeholders
- To take a woman-centred and public health approach to improve health and tackle inequalities.
- To maintain and update electronic records.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a wide range of settings.
- Ability to apply learned knowledge appropriately using evidence-based practice.
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise appropriately.
- Immunisation training and competency as per core PGDs.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to work using own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Ability to use MS Office, clinical records systems, RAVS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Post registration experience.
Desirable
- Experience of successfully managing conflict.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding.
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of National and local policies relevant to immunisation programmes.
- Awareness of clinical governance and its impact immunisation programmes.
- Understanding the needs of disadvantaged and minoritised groups.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of professional accountability and delegation issues.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Flexible in approach to work arrangement
- Lead by example
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife
- Current NMC Registration
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a wide range of settings.
- Ability to apply learned knowledge appropriately using evidence-based practice.
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise appropriately.
- Immunisation training and competency as per core PGDs.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to work using own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Ability to use MS Office, clinical records systems, RAVS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Post registration experience.
Desirable
- Experience of successfully managing conflict.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding.
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of National and local policies relevant to immunisation programmes.
- Awareness of clinical governance and its impact immunisation programmes.
- Understanding the needs of disadvantaged and minoritised groups.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of professional accountability and delegation issues.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Flexible in approach to work arrangement
- Lead by example
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife
- Current NMC Registration
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
