Job summary The Immunisation Nurse works as a member of the Immunisation Team, delivering nasal and intramuscular flu and other vaccine programmes within community and educational settings in accordance with Department of Health Green Book against Immunisation and Local Services Specifications. The role will involve working closely with the administration team and school staff. Main duties of the job Clinical Practice Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service. To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meet the needs of the patients. To take into account risk and its effective management e.g. consent, side effects. Take responsibility for CPD and keep up to date with current practices and research-led developments. To identify and report all new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse; Work towards PGDs and PSDs. Communication The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with other team members; The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with parents, carers and school staff. About us IntraHealth is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes. We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis support. We operate NHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £18.98 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours Reference number U0025-25-0027 Job locations Intrahealth Offices Nottingham Nottingham NG13 8PJ Intrahealth Offices Nottingham S80 1AH Intrahealth Offices Nottingham NG24 1AB Intrahealth Offices Nottingham NG18 1AT Intrahealth Offices Nottingham NG1 1AA Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice · Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service. · To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meet the needs of the patients. · To take into account risk and its effective management e.g. consent, side effects. · Take responsibility for CPD and keep up to date with current practices and research-led developments. · To identify and report all new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse; · Work towards PGDs and PSDs. Communication The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with other team members; The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with parents, carers and school staff. Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC; Work in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, working as a team and alongside admin to organise and manage school workload. Support and participate in shared learning and networking across other immunisation teams; Understand and apply legal policy that supports the safeguarding of children and adults. Team Working · Act as lead clinician on immunisation sessions. · Work with administration team and school staff at immunisation sessions. Management of risk Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Ensure use of appropriate transporting and storage of items, following the cold chain procedures. Practise infection-control measures according to local and national guidelines. Managing information Work in accordance with GDPR policy. Ensure all patient records are clear and recorded accurately and stored as per procedures. Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act. Learning and Development · Undertake all mandatory and statutory training requirements. Be responsible for own learning needs and continuing professional development. Equality and Diversity Ensure all staff are working to all appropriate equality and diversity procedures. Health and Safety The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with their employing body to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice · Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service. · To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meet the needs of the patients. · To take into account risk and its effective management e.g. consent, side effects. · Take responsibility for CPD and keep up to date with current practices and research-led developments. · To identify and report all new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse; · Work towards PGDs and PSDs. Communication The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with other team members; The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with parents, carers and school staff. Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC; Work in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, working as a team and alongside admin to organise and manage school workload. Support and participate in shared learning and networking across other immunisation teams; Understand and apply legal policy that supports the safeguarding of children and adults. Team Working · Act as lead clinician on immunisation sessions. · Work with administration team and school staff at immunisation sessions. Management of risk Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Ensure use of appropriate transporting and storage of items, following the cold chain procedures. Practise infection-control measures according to local and national guidelines. Managing information Work in accordance with GDPR policy. Ensure all patient records are clear and recorded accurately and stored as per procedures. Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act. Learning and Development · Undertake all mandatory and statutory training requirements. Be responsible for own learning needs and continuing professional development. Equality and Diversity Ensure all staff are working to all appropriate equality and diversity procedures. Health and Safety The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with their employing body to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of professional development Working alone and as part of a team. Desirable Working with school aged children Safeguarding children level 2 Experience of delivering travel vaccinations and childhood immunisations Supervision of Health Care Assistants. Qualifications Essential Current Registered nurse with NMC Desirable Up to date CPR & anaphylaxis training Foundation immunisation training Attitudes Essential Team Player Highly motivated Commitment to promoting and maintaining high standards of care Flexibility Enthusiasm Able to engage with people To demonstrate respect for people using and working in the organisation To behave as an ambassador for the company Desirable Ability to work under own initiative and make clear clinical decisions Broad range of clinical skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Work well under pressure/stressful environment Full driving licence, access to a car and willingness to travel Always follow organisation policies and procedures. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of professional development Working alone and as part of a team. Desirable Working with school aged children Safeguarding children level 2 Experience of delivering travel vaccinations and childhood immunisations Supervision of Health Care Assistants. Qualifications Essential Current Registered nurse with NMC Desirable Up to date CPR & anaphylaxis training Foundation immunisation training Attitudes Essential Team Player Highly motivated Commitment to promoting and maintaining high standards of care Flexibility Enthusiasm Able to engage with people To demonstrate respect for people using and working in the organisation To behave as an ambassador for the company Desirable Ability to work under own initiative and make clear clinical decisions Broad range of clinical skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Work well under pressure/stressful environment Full driving licence, access to a car and willingness to travel Always follow organisation policies and procedures. 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 Intrahealth Ltd Address Intrahealth Offices Nottingham Nottingham NG13 8PJ Employer's website https://www.intrahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)