Immunisation Nurse - Suffolk

Join to apply for theImmunisation Nurse - Suffolkrole atVaccination UK Ltd. 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theImmunisation Nurse - Suffolkrole atVaccination UK Ltd. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryThe post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties relating to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and in community clinic settings across Suffolk. Job SummaryThe post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical/administrative duties relating to immunisation, primarily delivered on site for primary and secondary children in schools and in community clinic settings across Suffolk.Main duties of the jobVaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour (Flu season). Work collaboratively to support the team, organisation, and company stakeholders, to facilitate the smooth continuity of service delivery. Promote and support the operation of our School Aged Immunisation Service. Support Clinical Lead, Team Lead and Programme Managers as applicable. Attend sites across different locations as directed by your line manager. Deliver an effective, evidence based and competent level of care to patients. Participate in clinical supervision and the performance and development of staff. Ensure all clinical incidents, near misses and complaints are reported, monitored and processed in line with organisational policies and procedures. Participate in audits, making recommendations based on findings and sharing outcomes with the team for learning. Ensure record keeping is up to date and in line with company policy, procedure and guidelines. Actively and constructively contribute to team meetings. Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers. Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position. Comply with Company policies & procedures.About UsVaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties and Boroughs across England.We are also commissioned by NHS England in North London to provide outbreak response in the event of a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and we provide the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London.Our mission is to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.DetailsDate posted06 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£20 an hourContractBankDuration3 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberE0106-25-0060Job locationsErnest Nunn RoadStowmarketIP14 2EDJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTravel to various sites as needed, working within a small team of vaccinators. Administer vaccinations efficiently to meet VUK's hourly vaccination targets, ensuring timely vaccination of school children. This will include IM and nasal vaccinations, so must be proficient in administering IM injections. Undertake clinical triage of consent forms and contact parents/guardians as needed before or after clinical sessions. Address clinical enquiries from parents/guardians and VUK staff within the scope of your knowledge. Transport vaccines to and from sessions as required. Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to staff performance and development. Report, monitor, and process all clinical incidents and near misses in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Ensure all safeguarding concerns are promptly reported and thoroughly followed up. Participate in audits as required by the Clinical Lead. Undertake health promotion activities as required by the Clinical Lead. Conduct Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers via phone, both at vaccination sessions and from the office base. Maintain a professional demeanour as the representative of Vaccination UK when attending schools. Perform other duties appropriate to the role. Adhere to Company policies and procedures.SkillsEffective communication both written and verbal. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong Customer service and interpersonal skills. Assertive, team player and critical thinker. Must be able to drive (Desirable).Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTravel to various sites as needed, working within a small team of vaccinators. Administer vaccinations efficiently to meet VUK's hourly vaccination targets, ensuring timely vaccination of school children. This will include IM and nasal vaccinations, so must be proficient in administering IM injections. Undertake clinical triage of consent forms and contact parents/guardians as needed before or after clinical sessions. Address clinical enquiries from parents/guardians and VUK staff within the scope of your knowledge. Transport vaccines to and from sessions as required. Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to staff performance and development. Report, monitor, and process all clinical incidents and near misses in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Ensure all safeguarding concerns are promptly reported and thoroughly followed up. Participate in audits as required by the Clinical Lead. Undertake health promotion activities as required by the Clinical Lead. Conduct Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers via phone, both at vaccination sessions and from the office base. Maintain a professional demeanour as the representative of Vaccination UK when attending schools. Perform other duties appropriate to the role. Adhere to Company policies and procedures.SkillsEffective communication both written and verbal. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong Customer service and interpersonal skills. Assertive, team player and critical thinker. Must be able to drive (Desirable).Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered Nurse, Pharmacist or Allied Healthcare professional actively registered with their governing body: NMC, GPhC, HCPC. Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification.DesirableBasic Life Support certification. Evidence of signed off competencies for relevant vaccinations. Proficiency in administering IM injections.ExperienceEssentialEvidence of ongoing professional development. Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule. Understands and implements the principles of informed consent. Computer literate. Understanding the Cold Chain PolicyDesirableWorking within PGD frameworks.Person SpecificationEssentialEvidence of ongoing professional development. Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule. Understands and implements the principles of informed consent. Computer literate. Understanding the Cold Chain PolicyDesirableWorking within PGD frameworks.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameVaccination UKAddressErnest Nunn RoadStowmarketIP14 2EDEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameVaccination UKAddressErnest Nunn RoadStowmarketIP14 2EDEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vaccination UK Ltd. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Nurse” roles.Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Manningtree, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Diss, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Diss, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Needham Market, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Thorington Street, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Diss, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Brandon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Diss, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Ipswich, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's Ward-*£2,000 Incentive*Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Brandon, England, United Kingdom 6 hours ago Rougham, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Brandon, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Diss, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Colchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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