Neonatal Hepatitis B Domiciliary Immunisation Nurse

Vaccination UK

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Job summary

The postholder will be responsible for facilitating the safe and effective delivery of neonatal Hepatitis B vaccination programme activity within the homes of eligible babies.

We require Domiciliary Nurses to deliver Hepatitis B vaccinations to eligible babies across every borough of North East London. This includes:

Barking and Dagenham

Havering

Redbridge

Waltham Forest

Newham

Tower Hamlets

Hackney

Applicants must be able to work across all boroughs. This is a 20 hour per week role, however, there will be flexibility regarding hours worked according to the requirements of the service. Please call Simona Popescu, the Neonatal Hepatitis B Coordinator for North London for more information.

Main duties of the job

Undertake home visits to eligible babies at 4 weeks and 12 months of age in collaboration with the Hepatitis B Coordinator.

This may involve a telephone conversation with the mother of the baby prior to the appointment.

Ensure all documentation is completed appropriately

Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guideline if the need arises.

About us

European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on-site vaccination programs across Denmark (Headquarters) UK & The Netherlands. Even though the world today is very different, our vision from 1998 remains the same. We aim to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.

Date posted

11 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

364 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0106-24-0078

Job locations

The Hubb

335-351 Rainham Road South

Dagenham

RM10 8QR

Regus

160 London Road

Barking

Essex

IG11 8BB

Hackney Community College

Falkirk Street

London

N1 6HQ

490 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

E4 9HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake home visits to assess and vaccinate eligible babies at the age of ~4 weeks and 12 months old within a locality according to the Pathway and obtain the dried blood spot (DBS) test ( at 12 months old).

Advise parents accordingly on pre-requisites of giving Hepatitis B immunisation and contra-indications,

Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Childrens Board guidelines.

Maintain statutory & mandatory training records (BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation).

Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior staff members

Promote and facilitate collaborative working effectively with parents, carers and families of eligible children and with all stakeholders to provide a coordinated service for the community.

Maintain legible, contemporaneous records, safeguarding confidentiality

Comply with all relevant regulations organisational and national guidance and VUK policy documents

Participate in clinical governance activities in accordance with VUK policies and procedures for best practice.

Provide advice and support (including signposting where appropriate) on other missed or overdue childhood vaccinations for any eligible baby on the Pathway.

Escalate issues, risks / clinical incidents to management which arise i.e. contract compliance, service delivery and client safety.

Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position

Comply with Company policies & procedures