School Aged Immunisation Staff Nurse

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Do you have a passion for working with children and young people to improve immunisation outcomes? If so, then why not come join our School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) working term time only, as we embark on delivering and developing the service within the West Yorkshire Vaccination and Immunisation Collaboration. You will be part of a supportive and dedicated team of Nurses, Immunisation Support Workers and Administrators working collaboratively to deliver immunisations to the children and young people of Leeds, according to the National Childhood Immunisation and Influenza Programme. You will be responsible for maintaining the safe storage, transportation, and administration of vaccines and will contribute to the mentorship of pre-registration Nurses and support of Immunisation Support Workers. Our nurses receive Clinical Supervision and Child Protection Supervision and are expected to recognise and address any safeguarding issues that may arise.

Main duties of the job

As a SAIS Nurse you will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to have positive conversations regarding immunisations with young people, parents, and school-based staff; you will be flexible to change and able to work across the city at our immunisation sessions primarily held within school settings. Previous experience in immunising would be advantageous but individuals with a keen interest and potential will also be considered as we offer a robust induction and training package for any identified learning and development needs. Our working hours are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, however some flexibility outside of these hours are welcome as we also provide school-based immunisations in community settings outside of these hours. Do you want to be part of a team who all work well together and have the drive for improving immunisation outcomes for children and young people? Then why not apply now and join us during this exciting time of service development?

About us

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9833-AK-CS-91-24

Job locations

Woodhouse Health Centre

Cambridge Road

Leeds

LS6 2SF

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations

1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy

1.3. Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment

1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments

1.9. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations

1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy

1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
Performs procedures relevant to clinical role proficiently.
Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
Workload management including delegation of tasks.
Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records.
Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
Risk assessment skills.
Reflective practice skills.
Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development.
Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs.
Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible.
Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers.
Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload.
Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches.

Desirable

Experience in research and/or clinical audit.

Qualifications

Essential

Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
Appropriate statutory professional body registration.
Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.

Desirable

Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Working in community or primary care based teams.
Experience of facilitating clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
Performs procedures relevant to clinical role proficiently.
Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
Workload management including delegation of tasks.
Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records.
Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
Risk assessment skills.
Reflective practice skills.
Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development.
Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs.
Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible.
Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers.
Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload.
Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches.

Desirable

Experience in research and/or clinical audit.

Qualifications

Essential

Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
Appropriate statutory professional body registration.
Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.

Desirable

Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Working in community or primary care based teams.
Experience of facilitating clinical supervision.

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.