Sirona care & health CIC

School Immuniser

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

The School Aged Immunisation Team are involved in the promotion, planning and high quality safe and efficient delivery of the School aged immunisation programme within Schools and Community settings across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, as directed by NHS England.

The team aims to improve the uptake and safe delivery of a large scale immunisation programme within Education and Community settings contributing towards the public health agenda by improving health outcomes for children and young people.

The Immunisation team has two bases, one at Eastgate and one at Pill Clinic but the immunisations are given in Education and Community settings across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

The role involves the administration of School age immunisations including Flu, HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, Td/IPV and MMR catch ups in both education and community settings.

The post holder is required to have a valid driving licence and have the use of a car for work purposes.

Please note this is a part time position for 22.5hrs a week, to be worked over 3 days on a term time only basis. You must have a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes to apply for this role.

Main duties of the job

  • Screen children and young people to ensure that meet the inclusion criteria in the patient Group Direction.
  • Ensure maintenance of the cold chain process in line with the Standard operating procedure.
  • Compliance with medicine management standards throughout the process including awareness of contraindications of vaccination.
  • Ensure safe preparation of vaccine and provide skilled and effective , evidenced based nursing care to children and young people safely in line with National and local standards and standard operating procedures.
  • Respond to and report clinical emergencies (e.g. anaphylaxis) in line with local and National policy.
  • Ensure adverse drug reactions are reported through the MRHA system.
  • Assess and use professional judgement to ensure child and young people's consent is correct and make informed decisions re delivery of vaccines

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7195064-WW

Job locations

Eastgate Centre

Eastgate road

Bristol

BS5 6XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ Registered Pharmacist/ Registered Paramedic/Registered Physiotherapist / Current NMC/ GPhC/ HCPC registration
  • Valid driving licence for the UK & access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

  • Immunisation training for school aged children

Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of National and local policy and guidance relating to health protection
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their families, adults and colleagues, using a variety of communication systems
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
  • Experience working with children and young people

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the green book
  • Experience in immunisation programmes and delivery of immunisations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ Registered Pharmacist/ Registered Paramedic/Registered Physiotherapist / Current NMC/ GPhC/ HCPC registration
  • Valid driving licence for the UK & access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

  • Immunisation training for school aged children

Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of National and local policy and guidance relating to health protection
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their families, adults and colleagues, using a variety of communication systems
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
  • Experience working with children and young people

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the green book
  • Experience in immunisation programmes and delivery of immunisations

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Eastgate Centre

Eastgate road

Bristol

BS5 6XX


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Eastgate Centre

Eastgate road

Bristol

BS5 6XX


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead for School Aged Immunisations

Alix Towson

alix.towson1@nhs.net

07554227447

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7195064-WW

Job locations

Eastgate Centre

Eastgate road

Bristol

BS5 6XX


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