Bridgewater`s 0-19 services in Halton is looking for an enthusiastic and self- motivated individual to work as a childhood immunisation community nurse in Halton`s school-aged immunisation team.

The successful candidate will be predominantly supporting the delivery of the immunisation programmes delivered to school aged children across Halton. This will include the Childhood flu, HPV, Men ACWY and Td/IPV immunisation programmes.

Experience of vaccinating is desirable.

The post is an annualised hours post. To work 840 hours a year. Working hours:-

19 hours for 30 weeks (Tue 08.45 14.30, Wed 08.00 14.30, Thur 08.45 17.00

27 hours for 10 weeks during flu vaccination delivery (October early December) (Tue 8.45 14.15, Wed 08.00 17.00, Thu 08.45 17.00. Fri 08.45 15.00)

12 weeks annual leave during school holidays

Main duties of the job

As a childhood immunisation community nurse, the post holder will support the delivery of high-quality childhood immunisation programmes, delivering large scale immunisation and vaccination programmes within community and educational settings.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe storage of vaccine, ensuring vaccine is maintained within correct temperature requirements at all times. They will then prepare and administer the vaccine safely and competently in accordance with local / national standards, guidelines and policies.

The post holder will ensure they have informed consent to proceed with vaccination and they will assess a child / young persons suitability for vaccination and act on in clinical judgements formed from complex information.

The post holder will respond to adverse events following vaccination, including clinical emergencies (anaphylaxis).

About us

Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.

At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community.

They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.

After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them

Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.

P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide..

E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.

O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.

P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.

L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.

E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Lead in the organisation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of immunisation and vaccination programmes to school age children including ordering and delivery of supplies and equipment, storage of vaccines and waste disposal, delegating duties as appropriate

Ensure correct ordering, storage and handling of vaccines procedures are followed

Identify and plan uptake immunisations for those with incomplete immunisations opportunistically and on referral from the wider children and young people workforce

Prepare and administer the vaccine safely and competently in accordance with local/national standards, guidelines and policies.

To be named / link nurse for immunisations within specific educational establishments

Supervise children and young people during immunisation sessions

Report any adverse reactions in accordance with the yellow card reporting system

Undertake opportunistic and domiciliary immunisations, following up non immunised children providing information, advice and updating data as required.

Ensure any vaccination given is recorded as per local guidelines/policy

Liaises and advises teachers and parents of the health needs of children and young people following vaccination.

Leadership:

Manage their time effectively to ensure prioritisation of workload in order to achieve agreed deadlines and service is covered.

Supervision and Development

Provide mentorship, preceptorship and clinical supervision to staff as appropriate

Act to maintain an appropriate learning environment to meet the educational and developmental needs of student nurses and other learners as required

Support the development of the team by teaching and assessing junior members of the team

Participate in individual performance reviews (IPA) and clinical supervision.

Support the delivery of practical competency assessment of nurses undertaking vaccination and immunisation training.

Communication

Communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals in planning and delivering care.

Utilise a range of communication methods with colleagues and managers to include electronic communication.

Maintain effective working relationships, work effectively and support team members.

Participate in formal and informal ways of communication both within the team and the wider primary care setting where appropriate.

Work in partnership with school staff, health colleagues and other agencies e.g. Education and Social Services.

Attend staff meetings and ensure that minutes are read and signed, especially when attendance has not been possible

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Child branch registration

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate evidence based clinical practice

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of delivering childhood immunisation programme

Additional Criteria

Essential

• If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate a knowledge of working with children, young people and their families
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of current childhood immunisation programme
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of child protection awareness
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Ability to work independently
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Good understanding of local and national policies relating to child health
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care
• Able to communicate unpleasant / sensitive information to parents.
• Understanding of need for confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of clients and colleagues within the PCT and external agencies
• Proven teaching skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate a flexible approach

Desirable

• Understanding of the configuration of community services

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)

Employer details

Employer name

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bridges Centre

Crow Wood Lane

Widnes

Cheshire

WA8 3LZ

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