Job summary
The post holder will be a member of the Immunisation Team whose role is to deliverimmunisations as part of the Department of Health (DH) programme with particularemphasis on delivering the school age programme of vaccinations
Main duties of the job
Have responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of evidence based quality care to an allocated group of patients on a shift basis.? Work in partnership with patients and those that matter to them, involving them in decisionsabout their care.? Recognise any deterioration or change in a patient's condition which may require theintervention of others and refer as appropriate.? Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, establishing and maintainingeffective communication and relationships.? Provide early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaborationwith other relevant teams and services to prevent unnecessary readmission of patients.? Act as an advocate for the patient and their family, protecting their interests and statutoryrights, whilst promoting privacy, equality, diversity, and inclusion.? Maintain a professional image in accordance with the uniform policy and uphold the Trustvalues and behaviours, promoting One Culture of Care.? Direct and supervise the work of non-registered colleagues including, but not limited to,healthcare support workers and student nurses.
Ensure essential safety training and role specific training is completed in line with Trustpolicy.? Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance,
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 communitysettings and clients homes. Deliver the school age immunisation programme in line with current medicines management policyand procedures. Provide advice, guidance and support to schools to achieve the successful delivery of the schoolbased immunisation programme Promote the DH Immunisation Programme by supporting and providing effective health promotionactivities to both large groups and on an individual basis. Immunise school aged and when required, pre-school and adult populations. Work within Calderdale Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures. Promote the positive health of school age children by supporting the provision of quality healthpromotion activities. Work with parents/carers to achieve optimum immunisation uptake. Advise and co-ordinate healthcare to children with complex medical/special needs specific to theimmunisation programme. Target and support vulnerable groups to achieve optimum immunisation uptake. Support and empower children, young people, and their families to make healthy lifestyle choicesin respect of immunisations.Ensure that appropriate care is provided for children and young people pre, during and postimmunisation, including emergencies. Provide confidential support to children young people and their families regarding the immunisationprogramme and associated conditions.Offer supportive and confidential services to promote positive health outcomes in respect of
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan and organise immunisation sessions in schools and where necessary, alternative communitysettings and clients homes. Deliver the school age immunisation programme in line with current medicines management policyand procedures. Provide advice, guidance and support to schools to achieve the successful delivery of the schoolbased immunisation programme Promote the DH Immunisation Programme by supporting and providing effective health promotionactivities to both large groups and on an individual basis. Immunise school aged and when required, pre-school and adult populations. Work within Calderdale Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures. Promote the positive health of school age children by supporting the provision of quality healthpromotion activities. Work with parents/carers to achieve optimum immunisation uptake. Advise and co-ordinate healthcare to children with complex medical/special needs specific to theimmunisation programme. Target and support vulnerable groups to achieve optimum immunisation uptake. Support and empower children, young people, and their families to make healthy lifestyle choicesin respect of immunisations.Ensure that appropriate care is provided for children and young people pre, during and postimmunisation, including emergencies. Provide confidential support to children young people and their families regarding the immunisationprogramme and associated conditions.Offer supportive and confidential services to promote positive health outcomes in respect of
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
- Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload
- Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
- Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
- IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
- Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training
Desirable
- Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
- Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
- 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
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Human Factors awareness
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
- Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload
- Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
- Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
- IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
- Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training
Desirable
- Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
- Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
- 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
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Human Factors awareness
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
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).
