Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within BDCFT for a Band 5 community nurse to work within the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) based in Bradford. The team is based in Horton Park and Undercliff Health Centre, and as we cover the whole of the Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, the successful applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job. The Bradford Immunisation Team is an innovative, dynamic, fun, and supportive team dedicated to improving immunisation rates across the area, as well as reaching out to those who are harder to reach or no longer in mainstream education. This is a fast moving and very busy environment to work in, so you must be able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and be a team player. As we work within a diverse community, excellent communication skills are a must. Applicants will need to be innovative and demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly and cooperatively with colleagues within the team and wider multidisciplinary teams across the whole Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven area. Main duties of the job Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm but on pre-arranged days the post holder may need to start from 8.00am to ensure vaccination sessions start on time. The post holder will be required to work until 5.00pm to support after school clinics and the occasional Saturday. You must be RN qualified and have current NMC registration. This is a part time role of 22.5 hours per week working flexibly over the whole year to meet service need. The successful candidate will help to deliver the school aged vaccination programme in a safe and inclusive manner, working within the NMC code of conduct. This role is mainly office and school based, but in school holidays you will be involved in running clinics in variety of settings. Closing Date: 16th March 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 17th March 2025 Interview Date: 2nd April 2025 at New Mill, Saltaire About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 453-25-6958848 Job locations Horton Park 99 Horton Park Ave Bradford BD7 3EG Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration RN, RM, RMHN or RSCN Desirable Practice Supervisor Training Essential Willingness to undergo further training Desirable Immunisation training Experience Essential Experience of partnership working Desirable Immunisation experience Knowledge Essential Understanding of the principles of working with children and young people. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults. Desirable Knowledge of social and cultural sensitivities that may affect children and families. Skills Essential Good organisational skills Ability to work independently under own initiative. Good IT skills Desirable Ability to organise workload Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration RN, RM, RMHN or RSCN Desirable Practice Supervisor Training Essential Willingness to undergo further training Desirable Immunisation training Experience Essential Experience of partnership working Desirable Immunisation experience Knowledge Essential Understanding of the principles of working with children and young people. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults. Desirable Knowledge of social and cultural sensitivities that may affect children and families. Skills Essential Good organisational skills Ability to work independently under own initiative. Good IT skills Desirable Ability to organise workload Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Horton Park 99 Horton Park Ave Bradford BD7 3EG Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)