Job summary
The post holder will be a member of the Maternity Immunisation Team. They will undertake duties as directed by PGD's, Trust Policy and the Maternity management team ensuring the provision of a high standard of Care and Health Promotion. The care will be provided in a clinic and ward setting.
Main duties of the job
To deliver Pertussis and Seasonal Flu Vaccinations to pregnant women during the antenatal period
o To complete assessment of mothers and babies as guided by Trust Proforma and PDG Policy's for pertussis and seasonal flu immunisationso To evaluate and implement appropriate advice, support and/or referral for women and babies as per PGD and within scope of professional knowledge and practiceo To adhere to Trust policy for the safe administration of vaccineso To adhere to Trust policy for safe storage of vaccineso To report adverse reaction following administrations of vaccine through the Trust reporting processo To report and adhere to Trust Policy if a drug error madeo To correctly dispose of sharps as per Trust Policyo To advise women/parents on care of site post vaccinationo To advise on signs of adverse reaction post vaccination of mum or baby and the action requiredo To ensure that robust communication systems exist which underpin effective service provision
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning Seasonal Flu and Pertussis immunisation clinics.
- Use of correct techniques to administer vaccines.
- Organisational skills
- Organising sufficient supplies for clinics to go ahead.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Experience in Immunisation
- Liaise and work with interpreters to ensure high standards of care
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi professional team
- Ability to maintain good quality written and electronic records
- Work closely with team members and external parties to review patient care and make recommendations for improving service
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning Seasonal Flu and Pertussis immunisation clinics.
- Use of correct techniques to administer vaccines.
- Organisational skills
- Organising sufficient supplies for clinics to go ahead.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Experience in Immunisation
- Liaise and work with interpreters to ensure high standards of care
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi professional team
- Ability to maintain good quality written and electronic records
- Work closely with team members and external parties to review patient care and make recommendations for improving service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park & Central Middlesex hospitals
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
