Vaccination UK

Neonatal Hepatitis B Domiciliary Immunisation Nurse

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Job summary

The postholder will be responsible forfacilitatingthe safe and effectivedelivery of neonatal Hepatitis B vaccinationprogramme activity in a specified locality, within the homes of eligible babies.

Main duties of the job

Undertake home visits to assess and vaccinate eligible babies at the age of ~4 weeks and 12 months old within a locality according to the Pathway and obtain the dried blood spot (DBS) test ( at 12 months old). Advise parents accordingly on pre-requisites of giving Hepatitis B immunisation and contra-indications, 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 all stakeholders to provide a coordinated service for the community. Maintain legible, contemporaneous records, safeguarding confidentiality Comply with all relevant regulations organisational and national guidance and VUK policy documents Participate in 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 overdue childhood vaccinations for any eligible baby on the Pathway. Escalate issues, risks / clinical incidents to management which arise i.e. contract compliance, service delivery and client safety.

About us

European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on-site vaccination programs across Denmark (Headquarters) UK & The Netherlands. Even though the world today is very different, our vision from 1998 remains the same. We aim to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0106-24-0201

Job locations

5 Portmill Lane

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 1DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake home visits to assess and vaccinate eligible babies at the age of ~4 weeks and 12 months old within a locality according to the Pathway and obtain the dried blood spot (DBS) test ( at 12 months old).

Advise parents accordingly on pre-requisites of giving Hepatitis B immunisation and contra-indications, 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 all stakeholders to provide a coordinated service for the community.

Maintain legible, contemporaneous records, safeguarding confidentiality Comply with all relevant regulations organisational and national guidance and VUK policy documents.

Participate in 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 overdue childhood vaccinations for any eligible baby on the Pathway.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake home visits to assess and vaccinate eligible babies at the age of ~4 weeks and 12 months old within a locality according to the Pathway and obtain the dried blood spot (DBS) test ( at 12 months old).

Advise parents accordingly on pre-requisites of giving Hepatitis B immunisation and contra-indications, 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 all stakeholders to provide a coordinated service for the community.

Maintain legible, contemporaneous records, safeguarding confidentiality Comply with all relevant regulations organisational and national guidance and VUK policy documents.

Participate in 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 overdue childhood vaccinations for any eligible baby on the Pathway.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified RN,
  • Pediatric Exprerience
  • Lone working

Desirable

  • Car Driver but not essential
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified RN,
  • Pediatric Exprerience
  • Lone working

Desirable

  • Car Driver but not essential

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Vaccination UK

Address

5 Portmill Lane

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 1DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Vaccination UK

Address

5 Portmill Lane

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 1DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Manager

Amanda Haysom

amanda.haysom@vaccinationuk.co.uk

07725562582

Details

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0106-24-0201

Job locations

5 Portmill Lane

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 1DJ


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