Purpose The Immunisation Nurse has a responsibility to be an effective member of the Immunisation team working across Children and Family Health Surrey (CFHS) administering immunisations in a variety of community settings including schools. The post holder will promote the mental, physical and emotional health of individuals, families and groups and be aware of the needs of children, families and carers including vulnerable children. He / she will also have knowledge or understanding of partnership working, such as GPs, shared community services and local education authority. The service will be offered within the framework of national and local targets and available resources. Principal duties to include To assist in the delivery of the school Immunisation programme in accordance with the local policies and procedures after following appropriate training. Administer immunisations under Patient Group Direction (PGD) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe administrations of drugs. Keep updated on clinical and professional developments e.g. evidence based care and core clinical skills to respond to the diversity of patient needs. Maintains good communication with the children, young people and their families, the School Nursing team and the wider multidisciplinary team, promoting immunisation programmes in order to achieve immunisation targets. Supervises other members of the team where appropriate and acts as a mentor for individual named bank immunisation nurses and students. When fully competent in the role will act as Lead Nurse at immunisation sessions. Is responsible for the management and transportation of vaccines and equipment to and from immunisation sessions as assigned by the Senior Immunisation Nurse. To process all documentation relating to immunisation sessions and clinics, and maintain accurate record keeping. Take responsibility for correct cold chain storage and handling of vaccines whilst in use in the community setting, including escalation of incidents via correct line management. Ensure vaccine stock and equipment/resources at sessions are sufficient and up to date. Implements immunisations programmes across CFHS in conjunction with Immunisations Administrators and School Nurse teams. Communication skills (factor 1) Be able to receive complex and sensitive information from a variety of resources and responds appropriately using skilled communication techniques to overcome barriers of understanding. For example, adapting language to the age, ability and understanding of the child/young person or their parents. Anticipate barriers to communication and tries to arrange to meet service users in places of their choice where possible. Enable children, young people and families to express their anxieties and concerns and, where appropriate, act as an advocate to the service user who may require support in accessing appropriate services. To assist the senior immunisation nurse and Clinical Lead for immunisations in maintaining effective communication systems with all members of the team, and within the organisation, other agencies and the voluntary sector. Keep thorough, accurate, signed and dated records of communication consistent with confidentiality, legislation, policies and procedures. Participate in and contributes to meetings, working groups and the development of policy as appropriate. Respond to immunisation queries from the Public and Staff and refer complaints and queries to the Senior Immunisation Nurse or Clinical Lead for Immunisations as appropriate. Maintain good communication with 0-19 teams, Child Health Department and the wider multidisciplinary team.