Registered Immuniser

Job summary

We are looking for band 5 registered nurses to be responsible for the assessment of care needs related to immunisation and the development, implementation and evaluation of programme of care related to vaccination and testing.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of vaccinations.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team. Education, training and support will be provided.

For further information please contact the clinical lead -

Lee.morgan3@wales.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

We are looking for band 5 registered nurses to be responsible for the assessment of care needs related to immunisation and the development , implementation and evaluation of programme of care related to vaccination and testing.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team. Education, training and support will be provided.

Deliver vaccinations to all eligible clients and assist with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme.

Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are available at the start of each session.

Conduct pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm the correct vaccination, obtain consent agreement and provide advice on any contra indications and ensure that the client receives post vaccination advice.

Address any concerns that may arise regarding the vaccine and contraindications with clients.

Review medical histories and address any potential adverse reaction risks;provide clients with information on what to do in the event of adverse reactions

Assist with the configuration of vaccine station (as per the Green Book): vaccine, vaccine batch, staff member administrating vaccination, date and site confirmation.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.