Bank Immunisation Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Bank Immunisation Nurse

Band 5

We are looking for registered nurse required to support delivery of school aged vaccination programmes within Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. You will be required to travel to local schools and clinics when on duty.

We require flexible workers to cover Monday - Saturday.

Main duties of the job

EPUT 'Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust' is recruiting for immunisation nurses to work within our Essex wide immunisation service. The service is primarily delivered through a school based model, offering all school aged vaccinations including the intranasal flu vaccination. Additional programmes are offered through community provision at clinics and home visits.

We pride ourselves on delivering high quality flexible services and are looking for like-minded people to join our teams.

You will be an RN/RMN/RSCN with an interest in children and a good working knowledge of the child health immunisation service. The post holder must like children and have a compassionate manner when dealing with large groups of children and be able to work in a busy school setting.

The trust is committed to your professional development and offers flexible learning opportunities, performance management, clinical supervision and mentorship.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Date posted

18 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

364-A-6022

Job locations

Trust wide

Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes

MK45 2ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivery school aged immunisations across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, this will be in schools, clinics and homes as required. You will be working under patient group directions to administer vaccination. Our service is very innovative and we currently utilise an electronic consent platform daily - IT skills are essential.

A current UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work is essential for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivery school aged immunisations across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, this will be in schools, clinics and homes as required. You will be working under patient group directions to administer vaccination. Our service is very innovative and we currently utilise an electronic consent platform daily - IT skills are essential.

A current UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work is essential for this post.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (First Level Registration)
  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications
  • Current full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel independently as required for the post

Knowledge

Essential

  • Working knowledge of the Children's Act and 'Working together to Safeguard Children'
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (First Level Registration)
  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications
  • Current full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel independently as required for the post

Knowledge

Essential

  • Working knowledge of the Children's Act and 'Working together to Safeguard Children'

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

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust wide

Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes

MK45 2ND


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust wide

Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes

MK45 2ND


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Delivery Manager

Abi Beasley

abi.beasley@nhs.net

07583059066

Date posted

18 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

364-A-6022

Job locations

Trust wide

Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes

MK45 2ND


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