Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic registered nurse with experience in general nursing, combined with previous experience in clinical consultation environment to work within our new Travel vaccination Service Main duties of the job The Travel Health Nurse will be a source of advice for health professionals across the organisation on all aspects of immunisation policy & practice & be expected to develop & maintain up-to date, specialised knowlegde of immunisation The post holder will be involved in the training of other healthcare staff involved in Travel Vaccinations To provide expert travel vaccination advice & support Have extensive knowledge & experience of working within travel vaccination delivery & process a good understanding of vaccinations & diseases Provide travel health risk assessments & advice to patients both in the travel clinic & telephone Carry out risk assessments & administer relevant immunisations, anti-malarial prophylaxis, & other medicines in line with Patient Group Directions Ordering vaccines, following cold chain protocols & ensuring all stock is within expiry dates Maintain accurate medical records utilising EMIS system & ensure there is always patient confidentiality Implement company policies & procedures Work within guidelines to ensure smooth running of the clinic Works well with others & responds positively to instructions & procedures Communicates effectively with members of the public & colleagues & share critical information with others in the multidisciplinary team Personal experience of travel & an interest in travel medicine is beneficial Experience in clinical consultation & vaccine administration Demonstrates openness, honesty & listens well during meetings & feedback sessions About us BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population. BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond. BGPAs goals are to work strategically withBromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population Positive Action Statement At BGPA we truly believe that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We want a workplace culture that truly reflects our values. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the Bromley GP Alliance workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI people Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £20 to £25 an hour Depending on experience Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number B0166-25-0019 Job locations 14 The Crescent Beckenham Kent BR3 1DU Job description Job responsibilities The Travel Health Nurse will be a source of advice for health professionals across the organisation on all aspects of immunisation policy and practice. They will be expected to develop and maintain an up-to-date, specialised knowledge of immunisation. The post holder will also be involved in the training of other healthcare staff involved in Travel Vaccinations To provide expert travel vaccination advice and support Have extensive knowledge and experience of working within travel vaccination delivery and possess a good understanding of vaccinations and diseases. Provide travel health risk assessments and advice to patients both in the travel clinic and on the telephone. Carry out risk assessments and administer relevant immunisations, anti-malarial prophylaxis, and other medicines in line with Patient Group Directions. Ordering vaccines, following cold chain protocols and ensuring all stock is within expiry dates. Maintain accurate medical records utilising EMIS system and ensure there is always patient confidentiality. Implement company policies and procedures. Work within guidelines to ensure smooth running of the clinic. Works well with others to get the job done and responds positively to instructions and procedures. Communicates effectively with members of the public and colleagues and share critical information with others in the multidisciplinary team. Personal experience of travel and an interest in travel medicine is beneficial. Experience in clinical consultation and vaccine administration. Demonstrates openness and honesty and listens well during meetings and feedback sessions Job description Job responsibilities The Travel Health Nurse will be a source of advice for health professionals across the organisation on all aspects of immunisation policy and practice. They will be expected to develop and maintain an up-to-date, specialised knowledge of immunisation. The post holder will also be involved in the training of other healthcare staff involved in Travel Vaccinations To provide expert travel vaccination advice and support Have extensive knowledge and experience of working within travel vaccination delivery and possess a good understanding of vaccinations and diseases. Provide travel health risk assessments and advice to patients both in the travel clinic and on the telephone. Carry out risk assessments and administer relevant immunisations, anti-malarial prophylaxis, and other medicines in line with Patient Group Directions. Ordering vaccines, following cold chain protocols and ensuring all stock is within expiry dates. Maintain accurate medical records utilising EMIS system and ensure there is always patient confidentiality. Implement company policies and procedures. Work within guidelines to ensure smooth running of the clinic. Works well with others to get the job done and responds positively to instructions and procedures. Communicates effectively with members of the public and colleagues and share critical information with others in the multidisciplinary team. Personal experience of travel and an interest in travel medicine is beneficial. Experience in clinical consultation and vaccine administration. Demonstrates openness and honesty and listens well during meetings and feedback sessions Person Specification Additional Criteria Desirable Experience of working with EMIS system Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Nursing/Midwifery Degree Minimum 5 years post registration nursing experience in a healthcare environment Additional qualification in Travel Medicine or other relevant qualifications. Experience Essential Practical Experience of working with travel vaccination delivery Person Specification Additional Criteria Desirable Experience of working with EMIS system Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Nursing/Midwifery Degree Minimum 5 years post registration nursing experience in a healthcare environment Additional qualification in Travel Medicine or other relevant qualifications. Experience Essential Practical Experience of working with travel vaccination delivery 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 Bromley GP Alliance Ltd Address 14 The Crescent Beckenham Kent BR3 1DU Employer's website https://bromleygpalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)