Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Berkshire Immunisation Team based in the East of Berkshire. The Immunisation team is responsible for providing routine and catch-up Immunisations to children and young people in schools and community settings across Berkshire.
We are looking for self-motivated and dynamic registered Nurse or Midwife, who has experience of working with children and young people in the community and who is passionate about the public health benefits of vaccination.
This post is based at Foundation House in Dedworth, Windsor in the East of Berkshire and the post holder will be expected to travel across the three localities including Bracknell Forest, the Royal Borough of Windsor, Ascot, and Maidenhead (RBWM) and Slough.
This post is for 24 hours over 3 days (8.5-hour days with a 30-minute lunch break) - days off can be discussed at interview. The post is term time only and you would be employed for 39 weeks of the year. This means that the school holidays count as your 'annual leave' and all holidays need to be taken during this time.
If you feel you have the drive and ambition to rise to this challenge and really want to make a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role:
Taking the lead vaccinator role for several schools
Communicating with children, young people, families, and schools
Planning and running catch up clinics.
Immunising in school sessions and community clinics
Reviewing vaccination uptake and providing a more targeted approach to improve uptake to low uptake schools.
Collecting and transporting vaccine safely
Vaccine related health promotion
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core hours of the immunisation service are between 08:30 and 16:30. The post holder will need to be flexible with their daily hours depending on the role they are undertaking, as outlined below:
8am start:
From 8:30am:
- Vaccinators leading on school sessions this allows final checks to be completed with school, final triage and to ensure the session runs smoothly.
9am start:
- Vaccinators and healthcare support workers supporting school sessions these staff need to arrive at a session ready to start vaccinating.
- For all staff to help with the delivery and organisation of the Berkshire Healthcare Staff Programme
The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Passionate about the public health benefits of vaccination
- Understanding of the childhood immunisation programme
- Flexible in your approach to work
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with children, young people and families from a range of diverse backgrounds.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Debbie Ballard on 07900 217582 or email: debbie.ballard@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core hours of the immunisation service are between 08:30 and 16:30. The post holder will need to be flexible with their daily hours depending on the role they are undertaking, as outlined below:
8am start:
From 8:30am:
- Vaccinators leading on school sessions this allows final checks to be completed with school, final triage and to ensure the session runs smoothly.
9am start:
- Vaccinators and healthcare support workers supporting school sessions these staff need to arrive at a session ready to start vaccinating.
- For all staff to help with the delivery and organisation of the Berkshire Healthcare Staff Programme
The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Passionate about the public health benefits of vaccination
- Understanding of the childhood immunisation programme
- Flexible in your approach to work
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with children, young people and families from a range of diverse backgrounds.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Debbie Ballard on 07900 217582 or email: debbie.ballard@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife (Registered with NMC)
- Experience of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Registered Children's Nurse, or equivalent post registration experience working with children and/ or young people.
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Experience working with children with complex health needs
- Vaccination Experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Have the ability to travel around the geographical area, visiting multiple sites on one day, in a variety of rural locations
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife (Registered with NMC)
- Experience of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Registered Children's Nurse, or equivalent post registration experience working with children and/ or young people.
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Experience working with children with complex health needs
- Vaccination Experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Have the ability to travel around the geographical area, visiting multiple sites on one day, in a variety of rural locations
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).
