Our approach in delivering the immunisation services is innovative, refreshing and above all caring. We are committed to putting young people and service user care first. The team aims to meet national and local targets set for the uptake of all immunisations and raise awareness across all communities within Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead. The post holder will work in a variety of settings, including schools, clinics and community venues to deliver the school aged immunisation programme.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
Main duties of the job
All applicants must be a first level nurse. The post holder must have the ability to adapt to service need. The successful post holder must be able to role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the Trust.
The post holder will support with improving the uptake rate and safe delivery of a large scale immunisation programme within community and educational settings contributing towards the public health agenda by improving health outcomes for children and young people.
Job responsibilities
* To support the Lead Nurse-Immunisation Team in the delivery of the School aged Public health England immunisation programme across Northumbria Healthcare Trust.
* To participate in clinical area evaluation, supporting the constant evolution of the school aged child immunisation programme.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate client safety and that clinical governance indicators and measures are in place in accordance with organisational strategy, policies and procedures.
* To provide support for children, young people and their families to enable them to access the immunisation programme through informed consent for vaccination.
* To liaise with partner agencies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the immunisation programme by meeting the needs of all client groups e.g. schools, both mainstream and special schools, home educated children and GPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level live NMC Registered Nurse
* Mentor qualification
Desirable
* City & Guilds 730 teaching qualification
* Diploma / degree in Nursing
* RSCN/Child branch qualification
Other requirements
Essential
* It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Seaton Delaval Innovation and Manufacturing Hub
Avenue Road
Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay
NE25 0QJ
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