Job summary
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
The Immunisation Team are looking for an experienced Immunisation Nurse to fill our position of Senior Immunisation Team Nurse.
The applicant must have an excellent understanding of the childhood immunisation programme and be a competent immuniser.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the current Band 6 Senior Immunisation Team Nurse to support the clinical delivery and co-ordination of immunisations across Birmingham and Solihull, supporting the Clinical Team Manager.
This post will include delivery of health interventions to promote vaccination uptake and the delivery of the routine childhood vaccination programme along with the neo-natal hepatitis B vaccination programme .
Main duties of the job
- To support the development , planning and deliver of the school aged immunisation programme and the neo-natal Hepatitis B prophylaxis programme.
- To undertake appropriate health assessments prior to Immunisation, in line with Immunisation policy and current evidence based practice.
- To Immunise Clients in line with relevant policy procedures and guidelines
- To oversee the reporting of immunisation uptake rates for recognised areas
- To perform dry blood spot testing in line with current guidelines.
- To take the lead in dealing with complex issues.
- Co-ordinate the ordering, storage and transport of vaccines, maintenance of Immunisation equipment and provision of resources necessary for service delivery.
- To act at all times in accordance with BCHC Policies and Procedures and within the Guidelines of professional responsibility as issued by the Nursing and Midwifery council(NMC).
- To act in accordance with local Safeguarding children guidelines and Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust policy identifying children at risk and referring on as appropriate.
- Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate.
- To support new staff within the team
- Carry out personal development reviews
- To deliver training,/ workshops for staff
- To act as a source of knowledge and information for professionals
- Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery
About us
Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, educational establishments ,clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT
- Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address
- Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europes leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to Be Part of Our Team and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT
- Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address
- Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europes leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to Be Part of Our Team and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications /Training
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Diploma level training or equivalent in short courses or experiential development
Desirable
- Recent Safeguarding Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the delivery of Immunisations
- Experience of working with young people and families
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating the delivery of Immunisation programmes.
Skilll and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant knowledge of Hepatitis B prophylaxis programme and Childhood Immunisation Programme.
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Competent user of MS Word,Excel,Access Powerpoint and Patient Administration Systems
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable /Team player
- Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
- Evidence of strong leadership skills,
Other job requirements
Essential
- Must be able to meet travel and transportation requirement of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications /Training
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Diploma level training or equivalent in short courses or experiential development
Desirable
- Recent Safeguarding Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the delivery of Immunisations
- Experience of working with young people and families
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating the delivery of Immunisation programmes.
Skilll and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant knowledge of Hepatitis B prophylaxis programme and Childhood Immunisation Programme.
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Competent user of MS Word,Excel,Access Powerpoint and Patient Administration Systems
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable /Team player
- Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
- Evidence of strong leadership skills,
Other job requirements
Essential
- Must be able to meet travel and transportation requirement of the role
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).
