Job summary
Are you a Health Professional with NMC/GPhC/HCPC/GDC registration? Do you have an interest in working in a community or school environment? Are you looking for a flexible contract ? If yes, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic Health Professionals to deliver the school aged immunisation programme in Newham. You will ideally have experience working with young people and delivering immunisations, however training will be provided. You will work both autonomously and as part of a small team.
We offer in return:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Bank or Fixed Term Contracts offering flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle-Full time, Part time, Term Time Only
- Working Hours Mon to Fri, 8.00am to 4.00pm
- 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
- Paid Mileage
- Opportunity for ongoing work
Main duties of the job
The focus of the role is to promote and support the health of school aged children via the delivery of the School Aged Immunisation Service in Newham. Our services are primarily delivered on-site in schools for children of primary and secondary age, however, we also deliver these immunisations in community clinic settings.
You will demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of the service including safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.
Experience of vaccinations is desirable but not essential. As a service provider we are committed to professional development and have an invigorating training plan.
Due to the community nature of our services driving is essential and you must have access to a car.
About us
Vaccination UK are a dynamic and rapidly expanding company who have been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties and Boroughs in England, including, the Black Country, Hertfordshire, Hereford & Worcester and 9 Boroughs of North East London. From September 2021, we will also have opportunities across East Anglia.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and we make it our mission to provide an effective, safe and accessible school aged immunisation service. We aim to provide our staff with a workplace environment that is positive and welcoming.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitating and implementing the School Aged Immunisation Service.
- Delivery of a safe immunisation service for school age children to meet the contract KPIs.
- Assisting to influence and facilitate change within the setting and service areas.
- To undertake Gillick Competency Assessment for relevant pupils according to VUK policy and advise and immunise these pupils accordingly, in order to ensure that they are protected in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively and facilitate collaboration between the school aged immunisation team, schools and other educational institutions and families in the planning and delivery of the school aged immunisation programme.
- Promote and deliver the childhood immunisation programme by assessing young people and understanding the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications and the aftercare
- Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of health promotion / education and public health activities. related to the Childhood Immunisation campaign, in conjunction with the Immunisation Coordinator and Senior Immunisation Nurse.
- To work autonomously and as part of a team as necessary
- The provision of advice regarding immunisations to individuals, parents and carers, colleagues and associated services.
- Provide support to the relevant clinical networks and strategic immunisation groups if requested by senior management.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: -
Experience: -
- Experience working with children & young people, in particular those with a Practice Nurse, school nurse of community health background.
- Able to demonstrate team working.
- Experience of immunisation and medicine management.
- Knowledgeable in the assessment of children and young people suitable for immunsation
Qualifications & Knowledge: -
You must have full registration with the NMC, GPhC or the HCPC.
- We can accept any Registered Health Professionals such as Nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors, Paramedics or Pharmacists.
- Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD.
- Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
- Relevant knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
Mandatory Training: -
This post is subject to all mandatory training being completed prior to starting. This includes Safeguarding for Children, BLS, Anaphylaxis and Infection Control. Without this training, you will not be able to undertake this role.
Other Requirements: -
Must hold a UK driving license and have access to a car that can be used for business purposes.
We require all clinical staff to show evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, varicella, measles, mumps and rubella immunity prior to commencing work with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitating and implementing the School Aged Immunisation Service.
- Delivery of a safe immunisation service for school age children to meet the contract KPIs.
- Assisting to influence and facilitate change within the setting and service areas.
- To undertake Gillick Competency Assessment for relevant pupils according to VUK policy and advise and immunise these pupils accordingly, in order to ensure that they are protected in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively and facilitate collaboration between the school aged immunisation team, schools and other educational institutions and families in the planning and delivery of the school aged immunisation programme.
- Promote and deliver the childhood immunisation programme by assessing young people and understanding the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications and the aftercare
- Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of health promotion / education and public health activities. related to the Childhood Immunisation campaign, in conjunction with the Immunisation Coordinator and Senior Immunisation Nurse.
- To work autonomously and as part of a team as necessary
- The provision of advice regarding immunisations to individuals, parents and carers, colleagues and associated services.
- Provide support to the relevant clinical networks and strategic immunisation groups if requested by senior management.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: -
Experience: -
- Experience working with children & young people, in particular those with a Practice Nurse, school nurse of community health background.
- Able to demonstrate team working.
- Experience of immunisation and medicine management.
- Knowledgeable in the assessment of children and young people suitable for immunsation
Qualifications & Knowledge: -
You must have full registration with the NMC, GPhC or the HCPC.
- We can accept any Registered Health Professionals such as Nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors, Paramedics or Pharmacists.
- Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD.
- Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
- Relevant knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
Mandatory Training: -
This post is subject to all mandatory training being completed prior to starting. This includes Safeguarding for Children, BLS, Anaphylaxis and Infection Control. Without this training, you will not be able to undertake this role.
Other Requirements: -
Must hold a UK driving license and have access to a car that can be used for business purposes.
We require all clinical staff to show evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, varicella, measles, mumps and rubella immunity prior to commencing work with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Are you registered in either of the following, NMC, GPhC, HCPC, GDC?
- Do you hold a driving licence?
Experience
Essential
- Do you have experience of working in a school, in the community or in a practice?
- Do you have children's immunisation experience?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Are you registered in either of the following, NMC, GPhC, HCPC, GDC?
- Do you hold a driving licence?
Experience
Essential
- Do you have experience of working in a school, in the community or in a practice?
- Do you have children's immunisation experience?
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).
