Band 5 Immunisation Nurse - Kingston & Richmond

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The main duties of a Registered Immunisations Nurse 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.
• Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
• Ensure that all statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. This includes CPR, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
• To maintain the necessary communication and liaison with all members of other nursing disciplines and allied professions.
• Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior and nonqualified staff members of the School Nursing service.
• Maintain own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law and following recognised codes of practice. The Nurse is also required to be aware of and comply with Trust policies on Health and Safety.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 6 months paid immunisation experience in the last 3 years
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience working with children & young people
• Able to demonstrate team working
• Computer literate
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills using a variety of communication systems with children and adults
• Able to demonstrate effective teaching strategies for parents/children
• Able supervise qualified and unqualified staff
• Practical knowledge of child protection procedures
• Understand National and Local policy relating to school age children
• Ability to travel between locations with equipment

Desirable

• Car driver with use of a car

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered
• Must be at least 6 months post preceptorship
• Must be a qualified nurse

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital Nhs Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

Surrey

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)