Neonatal BCG Immunisation Nurse - North West London

Job description

Job responsibilities

Must be proficient in undertaking clinical assessment of eligible babies and administration of the intradermal administration of the BCG vaccination

Advise parents and carers on the BCG vaccine, including after care of the site.

Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Childrens Board guidelines.

Maintain statutory & mandatory training records (BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation).

Provide support, mentorship, guidance and supervision to junior staff members

Promote and facilitate collaborative working effectively with parents, carers and families of eligible children and with the all stakeholders to provide a coordinated service for the community.

Maintain legible, contemporaneous records, safeguarding confidentiality

Comply with that all relevant regulations and organisational and national guidance and policy documents relating to quality of immunisation services.

Clinical governance activities in accordance with VUK policies and procedures for best practice.

Provide advice and support (including signposting where appropriate) on other missed or due childhood vaccinations for any eligible baby who attends the clinic.

Escalate issue, risks / clinical incidents to management which arise i.e. contract compliance, service delivery and client safety.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the management of vaccines and the Cold Chain
• Car driver with use of a car OR the ability to travel between locations with small amount of equipment.
• Effective communication skills with children and adults

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (adult or child branch) or Registered Midwife (NMC registered) live on NMC register
• MUST have experience in, and be proficient in intradermal vaccination technique. Please note, this is not a training post.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of PGD's
• Undergone safeguarding Children training in the past 2 years to a minimum of level 2 with a willingness to be trained to Level 3.
• Practical knowledge of National and Local policy relating to NHS routine immunisation schedule.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Vaccination UK

Address

1 Kingdom Street

London

W2 6BD

Employer's website

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