Job summary
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Immunisation Team.
The team are responsible for the delivery of the Department of Health (DH) School Aged VaccinationProgramme across Calderdale.
We work with parents, children and schools to promote the uptake of vaccinations.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will help to deliver the school aged vaccination programme in a safe and inclusive manner, working within the NMC code of conduct.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan and organise immunisation sessions in schools and where necessary, alternative community settings and clients homes.
- Deliver the school age immunisation programme in line with current medicines management policy and procedures.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to schools to achieve the successful delivery of the school based immunisation programme.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with NMC standards.
- Assist with data collection and the completion of statistical information
Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant would hold a full UK driving licence and have consistent access to a vehicle. However, if this is not possible due to a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010 then reasonable adjustments would be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan and organise immunisation sessions in schools and where necessary, alternative community settings and clients homes.
- Deliver the school age immunisation programme in line with current medicines management policy and procedures.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to schools to achieve the successful delivery of the school based immunisation programme.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with NMC standards.
- Assist with data collection and the completion of statistical information
Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant would hold a full UK driving licence and have consistent access to a vehicle. However, if this is not possible due to a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010 then reasonable adjustments would be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on part one or two of the register
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualifications
Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of immunisation programmes
- Post registration experience of working with children, young people, and their families in the community
- Knowledge of the current National Childhood immunisation Programme
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Flexible to different working patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on part one or two of the register
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualifications
Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of immunisation programmes
- Post registration experience of working with children, young people, and their families in the community
- Knowledge of the current National Childhood immunisation Programme
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Flexible to different working patterns
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).
