Job summary
Have you got experience of working with children and young people within an Immunisation Team with a real passion for working towards public health outcomes?
Have you got sound knowledge of the complete vaccination role , working in schools and community settings?
Do you have a positive approach to your work and are able to problem solve on the job?
Can you be proactive in striving to increase vaccine uptake within the diverse communities that we work with and overcoming barriers to achieving this?
Are you able to support weekend and twilight clinics?
If Yes - Suffolk Community and School Aged Immunisation Service are looking for permanent team members who can role model this approach and the Trust values whilst performing their role.
We are looking for a public health focused nurse, midwife or other healthcare professional to join our friendly and supportive team in Suffolk. The team work across the whole county providing immunisations in schools and community settings.
If you have previous immunisation experience and enjoy working with a variety of ages including babies we would love to receive your application!
Please ensure you complete the application form fully ( 200 words for each set of essential criteria), clearly stating how you meet all the stated criteria
Please contact Sarah Archibald Team Leader on 07464656513 sarah.archibald@nhs.net for an informal chat. We look forward to hearing from you!
Interview - 31,08,23
Main duties of the job
The role will require the successful candidates to travel across the whole county and be ready to start their day at a variety of different venues - schools and clinics. You must hold a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We are passionate about protecting children and young people's health through vaccination.We can offer you:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal). Our CQC rating is of 'Good.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Immunisation Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of the Immunisation Programmes as delegated by the Senior Immunisation nurse, Clinical lead or Team Lead.
- Reporting to the Immunisation Team and Clinical Lead the Community Immunisation Practitioner will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective Community and School Age Immunisation programme.
- To be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Childhood Immunisation Programme in partnership with Children Universal Services, Schools and commissioners.
- To be responsible for collecting accurate data at each session
- To work collaboratively with the school nursing teams and child health teams in the planning and delivery of immunisation programmes in schools in order to achieve the KPIs across the programme.
- To work with local statutory, private and voluntary providers, and users to develop and promote practice that is accessible and responsive to all section of the local community, ensuring that services are targeted to the most vulnerable groups and individuals to support social inclusion.
- To promote and monitor safe and effective practice
- To work closely with the Children Universal Service team in the planning and delivery of health promotion activities and public health initiatives in line with the School Age Childhood Immunisation Programme.
- To provide and promote access to information and other services, to refer as appropriate. To liaise and work in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies, and other health services colleagues.
- To work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy schools through health promoting activities. To provide health promotion/ education in line with the Immunisation programme.
- To work with the Children Universal Service Team Leaders to support children, young people and families who are considered to be vulnerable or at risk. To adhere to current Local Safeguarding Board and Child Protection Procedures.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Immunisation Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of the Immunisation Programmes as delegated by the Senior Immunisation nurse, Clinical lead or Team Lead.
- Reporting to the Immunisation Team and Clinical Lead the Community Immunisation Practitioner will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective Community and School Age Immunisation programme.
- To be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Childhood Immunisation Programme in partnership with Children Universal Services, Schools and commissioners.
- To be responsible for collecting accurate data at each session
- To work collaboratively with the school nursing teams and child health teams in the planning and delivery of immunisation programmes in schools in order to achieve the KPIs across the programme.
- To work with local statutory, private and voluntary providers, and users to develop and promote practice that is accessible and responsive to all section of the local community, ensuring that services are targeted to the most vulnerable groups and individuals to support social inclusion.
- To promote and monitor safe and effective practice
- To work closely with the Children Universal Service team in the planning and delivery of health promotion activities and public health initiatives in line with the School Age Childhood Immunisation Programme.
- To provide and promote access to information and other services, to refer as appropriate. To liaise and work in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies, and other health services colleagues.
- To work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy schools through health promoting activities. To provide health promotion/ education in line with the Immunisation programme.
- To work with the Children Universal Service Team Leaders to support children, young people and families who are considered to be vulnerable or at risk. To adhere to current Local Safeguarding Board and Child Protection Procedures.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
- Public Health England, Immunisation training course or equivalent (or prepared to undertake)
- Current Registration with NMC and knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Registered Health Care Professional
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience of working with a diverse client group
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Previous Vaccination Experience and/or training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously within a clinical team to deliver the county wide vaccination programme
- Ability to use own initiative to problem solve
- Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
- Knowledge of current local and national policies informing immunisation and public health
Personal qualities
Essential
- Strong organisational, time-management skills
- Ability to plan and deliver key objectives
- Deal with emotional issues to enable to deliver patient care
- Willingness to undertake further Trust training
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Must be willing to travel for work
- Be able to use moving and handling equipment
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
- Public Health England, Immunisation training course or equivalent (or prepared to undertake)
- Current Registration with NMC and knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Registered Health Care Professional
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience of working with a diverse client group
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Previous Vaccination Experience and/or training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously within a clinical team to deliver the county wide vaccination programme
- Ability to use own initiative to problem solve
- Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
- Knowledge of current local and national policies informing immunisation and public health
Personal qualities
Essential
- Strong organisational, time-management skills
- Ability to plan and deliver key objectives
- Deal with emotional issues to enable to deliver patient care
- Willingness to undertake further Trust training
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Must be willing to travel for work
- Be able to use moving and handling equipment
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
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).
