Immunisation Nurse
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2024 |
| Location: | Huyton, L36 0UB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9350-24-0929 |
Summary
As an integral part of a nurse led Immunisation Team the post holder will receive supervision and guidance around clinical activity from the deputy manager and immunisation lead. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive vaccination to include:1. Children 0-5 years who have fallen out of schedule with their primary immunisations2. School Age Children in schools, special schools, home or Alternative Education Provisions as commissioned by NHS England to include delivery of an education session/ assembly to the appropriate school years3. Health care staff seasonal flu vaccination4. Prophylactic anti-viral medication and mass vaccination in outbreak/ pandemic situations5. Expansion of the public health agenda i.e. introduction of new vaccines, associated health promotion campaignsThe post holder will:1. Individually assess clients prior to vaccination. This may require analysis of whether to defer or refer on, including review of current health status, clinical condition, current medication and reference to national policy under the guidance and supervision of the deputy manager/Team Leader.2. Must have undertaken appropriate training for working under the current terms of a PGD before working to it.3. Must have undertaken appropriate training for working under PGDs forsupply/administration of medicines4. Ensure they are up to date with relevant issues and clinical skills relating to immunisation and management of anaphylaxis, with evidence of appropriate Continued Professional Development (CPD)5. Give prescribed vaccines and anti-viral medication as authorised via Patient Group Directions6. Maintain clinical standards ensuring hand hygiene is performed before and after every client contact, that vaccination takes place in a safe environment equipment / emergency drugs are in date and accessible, reporting any concerns to the Deputy Manager/Team Leader.7. Order immunisations and co-ordinate delivery of vaccines and equipment to the community clinics and schools.8. Adhere to policy and practice to ensure safe storage, handling preparation and administration of vaccines and medication9. Be accountable for ensuring cold chain maintenance during the transport of vaccines and for any fridges or cold chain porters used for transportation10. Act as a resource increasing the pool of knowledge around immunisation11. Contribute towards a reduction of clinical risk, preventing significant events, acting upon them and the associated cost implications of dealing with errors e.g. setting up recall clinics