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Registered Nurse Immunisation and Testing

Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Location
Cardiff
Salary
£28,834 to £35,099 per annum pro rata
Closing date
26 Jul 2024
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The post holder will be a registered Nurse with a focus on community immunisation and health protection support. The individual will work as part of a dynamic team, providing a safe and effective service which will include community vaccinations, testing and health protection support across Cardiff and Vale.

The focus for the post holder will be undertaking activities such asclinical assessment, consent, review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions. As well as managing the supply and administration of vaccinations across the national schedule ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures.This post holder will also contribute to the wider health protection support team agenda.

As a health protection support team, the team travels to community sites across the UHB to deliver vaccinations and clinical skills dependent on the clinical need. They will work collaboratively and in partnership with other professionals and agencies to protect the health of our citizens in Cardiff and Vale.

Main duties of the job

To deliver vaccinations inline with the national schedule.

To contribute to the wider health protection support team agenda

Demonstrate and supervise practice and procedures to registered and unregistered nursing staff to secure effective nursing practice.

Promote the health and well-being of patients/clients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment.

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 Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a registered Nurse with a focus on community immunisation and health protection support. The individual will work as part of a dynamic team, providing a safe and effective service which will include community vaccinations, testing and health protection support across Cardiff and Vale.

The focus for the post holder will be undertaking activities such asclinical assessment, consent, review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions. As well as managing the supply and administration of vaccinations across the national schedule ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures.This post holder will also contribute to the wider health protection support team agenda.

As a health protection support team, the team travels to community sites across the UHB to deliver vaccinations and clinical skills dependent on the clinical need. They will work collaboratively and in partnership with other professionals and agencies to protect the health of our citizens in Cardiff and Vale.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse


Desirable

  • Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS


Skills

Essential

  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct


Knowledge

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh.


Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Rookwood community vaccination centre

18-20 Fairwater Road

Cardiff

CF5 2YN

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001-NMR287-0724

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