Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an
enthusiastic registered nurse with experience in general nursing, combined with
previous experience in clinical consultation environment to work within our new
Travel vaccination Service
Main duties of the job
The Travel Health Nurse will be a source of advice for health professionals across the organisation on all aspects of immunisation policy & practice & be expected to develop & maintain up-to date, specialised knowlegde of immunisation
The post holder will be involved in the training of other healthcare staff involved in Travel Vaccinations
To provide expert travel vaccination advice & support
Have extensive knowledge & experience of working within travel vaccination delivery & process a good understanding of vaccinations & diseases
Provide travel health risk assessments & advice to patients both in the travel clinic & telephone
Carry out risk assessments & administer relevant immunisations, anti-malarial prophylaxis, & other medicines in line with Patient Group Directions
Ordering vaccines, following cold chain protocols & ensuring all stock is within expiry dates
Maintain accurate medical records utilising EMIS system & ensure there is always patient confidentiality
Implement company policies & procedures
Work within guidelines to ensure smooth running of the clinic
Works well with others & responds positively to instructions & procedures
Communicates effectively with members of the public & colleagues & share critical information with others in the multidisciplinary team
Personal experience of travel & an interest in travel medicine is beneficial
Experience in clinical consultation & vaccine administration
Demonstrates openness, honesty & listens well during meetings & feedback sessions
About us
BGPA
is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance
the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients,
100% of the Bromley population.
BGPAs
partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH
supports education, training and professional development across primary care
in Bromley and beyond.
BGPAs goals are to work strategically withBromley practices to help secure the best
services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in
the challenges of a changing NHS.
BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in
Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce.
BGPA
will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely
with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local
providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the
local population
Positive
Action Statement
At
BGPA we truly believe that diversity fosters creativity and
innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive,
and to being a place where all belong.
We
want a workplace culture that truly reflects our values. We particularly
encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in
the Bromley GP Alliance workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and
minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Travel Health Nurse will be a source of advice for health professionals across the organisation on all aspects of immunisation policy and practice.
They will be expected to develop and maintain an up-to-date, specialised knowledge of immunisation.
The post holder will also be involved in the training of other healthcare staff involved in Travel Vaccinations
- To provide expert travel vaccination advice and support
- Have extensive knowledge and experience of working within travel vaccination delivery and possess a good understanding of vaccinations and diseases.
- Provide travel health risk assessments and advice to patients both in the travel clinic and on the telephone.
- Carry out risk assessments and administer relevant immunisations, anti-malarial prophylaxis, and other medicines in line with Patient Group Directions.
- Ordering vaccines, following cold chain protocols and ensuring all stock is within expiry dates.
- Maintain accurate medical records utilising EMIS system and ensure there is always patient confidentiality.
- Implement company policies and procedures.
- Work within guidelines to ensure smooth running of the clinic.
- Works well with others to get the job done and responds positively to instructions and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with members of the public and colleagues and share critical information with others in the multidisciplinary team.
- Personal experience of travel and an interest in travel medicine is beneficial.
- Experience in clinical consultation and vaccine administration.
Demonstrates openness and honesty and listens well during meetings and feedback sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Travel Health Nurse will be a source of advice for health professionals across the organisation on all aspects of immunisation policy and practice.
They will be expected to develop and maintain an up-to-date, specialised knowledge of immunisation.
The post holder will also be involved in the training of other healthcare staff involved in Travel Vaccinations
- To provide expert travel vaccination advice and support
- Have extensive knowledge and experience of working within travel vaccination delivery and possess a good understanding of vaccinations and diseases.
- Provide travel health risk assessments and advice to patients both in the travel clinic and on the telephone.
- Carry out risk assessments and administer relevant immunisations, anti-malarial prophylaxis, and other medicines in line with Patient Group Directions.
- Ordering vaccines, following cold chain protocols and ensuring all stock is within expiry dates.
- Maintain accurate medical records utilising EMIS system and ensure there is always patient confidentiality.
- Implement company policies and procedures.
- Work within guidelines to ensure smooth running of the clinic.
- Works well with others to get the job done and responds positively to instructions and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with members of the public and colleagues and share critical information with others in the multidisciplinary team.
- Personal experience of travel and an interest in travel medicine is beneficial.
- Experience in clinical consultation and vaccine administration.
Demonstrates openness and honesty and listens well during meetings and feedback sessions
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Desirable
- Experience of working with EMIS system
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Nursing/Midwifery Degree
- Minimum 5 years post registration nursing experience in a healthcare environment
- Additional qualification in Travel Medicine or other relevant qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Practical Experience of working with travel vaccination delivery
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Desirable
- Experience of working with EMIS system
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Nursing/Midwifery Degree
- Minimum 5 years post registration nursing experience in a healthcare environment
- Additional qualification in Travel Medicine or other relevant qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Practical Experience of working with travel vaccination delivery
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).
