Job summary
Would you really like to make a difference to the health and well being of the young people of Buckinghamshire?
The school aged immunisation service in Buckinghamshire have an exciting opportunity, they are looking for a part time, all year round band 5 staff nurse to join their award winning service.
The immunisation team is commissioned by NHS England to provide school based immunisations in every primary and secondary school in Buckinghamshire helping to protect 4-19 year olds against Flu, HPV, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio. Meningitis ACWY and Measles, Mumps and Rubella. We also deliver the Neonatal SCID BCG programme and there is the opportunity to work with the BCG team and learn this new skill if you don't have it. The team responds to disease outbreaks as directed by UKHSA.
The team is supportive, dynamic and forward thinking and uses an electronic consenting system which has revolutionised the service.
The post holder will ensure that all children, young people and families in Buckinghamshire are offered age appropriate immunisations in a safe and supportive environment together with evidenced based information on the benefits of immunisation. This is a community staff nursing post and therefore the successful applicant will have the variety of working from various bases across the county of Buckinghamshire.
Full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
- Working with clients in a variety of community settings e.g. home, clinic, children's centre, educational establishment etc.
- To assist in the preparation, planning and delivery of the childhood Immunisation programme in accordance with the local policies and procedures after following appropriate training.
- Liaise with GP surgeries and their staff with regard to promoting childhood immunisations.
- To improve coverage of all childhood immunisations for children aged 0-19 years and in particular - improving timely immunisation uptake in historically low coverage areas.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership at the Point of Care, or other leadership training
- Mentorship in Clinical practice/ENB998 Certificate
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Can demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and communication
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to manage self within a team environment
- Enthusiastic approach to Professional and Staff development
- Ability to encompass changes in working environment
- Works to evidence based practice
- Awareness of interagency collaboration
- Computer skills
- Able to travel to a range of community sites across the County
Desirable
- Participation in Specialist projects
- Ability to identify families with complex health needs
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Car driver with current license and access to car for work purposes
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Can demonstrate working to scope of Professional Practice
- Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice with children and families
Desirable
- Knowledge of current issues which impact on Professional Practice
- Able to evaluate and audit practice to help achieve positive health outcomes
- Work within local and National Frameworks for implementing Clinical Governance
- Experience of undertaking appraisal of Staff
- Experience of mentoring pre registration students
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership at the Point of Care, or other leadership training
- Mentorship in Clinical practice/ENB998 Certificate
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Can demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and communication
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to manage self within a team environment
- Enthusiastic approach to Professional and Staff development
- Ability to encompass changes in working environment
- Works to evidence based practice
- Awareness of interagency collaboration
- Computer skills
- Able to travel to a range of community sites across the County
Desirable
- Participation in Specialist projects
- Ability to identify families with complex health needs
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Car driver with current license and access to car for work purposes
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Can demonstrate working to scope of Professional Practice
- Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice with children and families
Desirable
- Knowledge of current issues which impact on Professional Practice
- Able to evaluate and audit practice to help achieve positive health outcomes
- Work within local and National Frameworks for implementing Clinical Governance
- Experience of undertaking appraisal of Staff
- Experience of mentoring pre registration students
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).
