Senior Immunisation Nurse Bexley Polio Team

Job summary

Senior Immunisation Nurse Polio and MMR Programme Bexley

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the school age immunisation programmes assisting in the roll out of phase two Polio & MMR campaign.

As the Senior Immunisation Nurse, you will be responsible for planning and staffing for immunisation sessions in school and will be supported by the Immunisation lead.This will include being able to assess infants and children and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.

In order to give your application the best opportunity, please ensure that you address all the requirements of the person specification when writing your supporting statements

Main duties of the job

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge skills and experience with children and young people within our Immunisation team.

As the Senior Immunisation Nurse, you will be responsible for planning and staffing for immunisation sessions in school and will be supported by the Immunisation lead.This will include being able to assess infants and children and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.

In order to give your application the best opportunity, please ensure that you address all the requirements of the person specification when writing your supporting statements

Bexley Senior Immunisation Nurse

As Senior Immunisation Nurse you will be responsible for planning and staffing for the sessions in the school age programme and supporting Immunisation nurses in the course of their work. The role also includes being able to assess and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunization, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to children, young people and parents/carers. You must be able to provide support, mentor ship, guidance and supervision to junior and administrative staff members of the Immunisation service.

About us

Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.

Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.

In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards.

In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.

We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users. If you enjoy a challenge and want to go home each day knowing you made a difference, you will thrive in our organisation.

Infection Control

It is now a statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment for this role from April 2022, unless a valid exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users, and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated or exemption during the recruitment process.

Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

The Engine House

Erith

DA18 4AL

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

The Engine House

Erith

DA18 4AL

Employer's website

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

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