The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical and administrative duties related to immunisation, primarily delivered on-site for primary and secondary school children in schools and community clinics across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.
Main duties of the job
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour during Flu season.
* Collaborate with the team, organisation, and stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery.
* Support the operation of the School Aged Immunisation Service.
* Assist Clinical Lead, Team Lead, and Programme Managers as needed.
* Attend various sites as directed by your line manager.
* Provide effective, evidence-based care to patients.
* Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
* Report and monitor clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints following organisational policies.
* Participate in audits, make recommendations, and share learning outcomes.
* Maintain accurate records in accordance with company policies.
* Contribute to team meetings constructively.
* Perform Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
* Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.
* Comply with company policies and procedures.
About us
Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school-based immunisations, including influenza, across various counties and boroughs in England. We also respond to outbreaks and provide infant BCG programmes in North London. Our mission is to prevent disease and save lives through accessible and safe vaccination services.
Job responsibilities
* Travel to different sites as needed within a small team of vaccinators.
* Administer vaccinations efficiently to meet targets, including IM and nasal routes.
* Conduct clinical triage of consent forms and contact parents/guardians as needed.
* Address clinical enquiries from parents/guardians and staff.
* Transport vaccines to and from sessions.
* Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
* Report and monitor clinical incidents and safeguarding concerns.
* Participate in audits and health promotion activities.
* Perform Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent via phone and in person.
* Represent Vaccination UK professionally at schools.
* Perform other duties as appropriate.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Skills
* Effective written and verbal communication.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Assertiveness, teamwork, and critical thinking.
* Driving skills (desirable).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Healthcare professional with active registration (NMC, GPhC, HCPC).
* Nursing and/or Midwifery qualification.
* Basic Life Support certification.
* Evidence of competencies in relevant vaccinations.
* Proficiency in administering IM injections.
Experience
* Ongoing professional development evidence.
* Knowledge of the Routine National Immunisation schedule.
* Understanding and implementation of informed consent principles.
* Knowledge of Cold Chain Policy.
* Experience working within PGD frameworks.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, requiring disclosure of any criminal convictions.
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