Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are responsible for the delivery of the Neonatal BCG Immunisation Programme across Birmingham and Solihull.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative self-motivated registered nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical leads/manager to continue to develop this community clinic-based service.
The successful candidate will be required to administer BCG vaccinations working from clinic locations across Birmingham and share up to date Immunisation knowledge effectively with families to promote the uptake of the BCG Immunisation.
The post holder will also be involved in the implementation of public health strategies to optimise the uptake of immunisations as well as health promotion education around the programme delivered by the service.
Experience of vaccinations is desirable but not essential, as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an essential member of the Neonatal BCG Immunisation Team, optimising the uptake of the BCG Immunisations through health promotion activities. They will assist in the planning and delivery of the Neonatal BCG vaccination along with the safe administration of the BCG vaccination following national guidelines.
The post holder will work in a variety of clinic settings as well as within the office environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
* NMC Registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience
* Essential criteria: Experience of working within a team
* Desirable criteria: Experience of working within the community; Experience of working with a client group (young people/families)
Skills and Knowledge
* Essential criteria: Knowledge of Immunisation and Vaccination programmes; Ability to organise and prioritise own work; Interpersonal skills; Safeguarding awareness; Basic IT skills
Personal qualities
* Essential criteria: Flexible and adaptable; Team player; Independently mobile; Ability to work within manual handling policy.
Other qualities
* Essential criteria: Car driver/Access to suitable vehicle for business purposes
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much as possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees
* Flexible working where possible
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