Job summary
Would you like to earn some extra money in the run up to Christmas?
Are you a registered health care professional with great people skills, who likes working in a fast-paced environment with a friendly team of admin and other health care professionals?
If you have vaccination experience then great, but otherwise we can offer you a short induction and ongoing support in our friendly team.
If you are interested, then you may be just who we're looking for to support with delivering the Covid Autumn Booster?
We are looking for new staff to work from 7th October to 15th December Mon-Saturday 8-4 (there may be some later ends too) at one of two sites, one in Castle Quarter and one in Harleston, South Norfolk.
We would like a regular commitment over that period, but you can work from one day a week to fulltime hours.
Current HCT reservists please contact hct.reservist@nhs.net in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the successful candidates to travel and so 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).
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 vision
- We 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 programme.
- To be responsible for collecting accurate data at each session
- 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 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 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.
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 programme.
- To be responsible for collecting accurate data at each session
- 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 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional, Registered Nurse OR Paramedic OR Midwife
- 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 Health Care Professional, Registered Nurse OR Paramedic OR Midwife
- 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).
