Job summary Opportunities for Vaccinating Practitioners in Community and School Aged Imms Service (CSAIS) must be NMC registered or paramedic Do you have adaptable skills? Do you value being part of a focussed team? Do you enjoy having a clear clinical remit? Would you thrive being part of an invaluable service protecting the future health of the local population? Then, this is the opportunity for you We have vacancies in the Community and School Aged Immunisation (CSAIS) Teams. CSAIS provides a specialist service aligned to the national immunisation specification which provides a core Vaccination Programme as well as other vaccines as determined by NHS England in schools and various community settings. Our post holders work closely together with agility and determination across our areas to meet the needs of the local populations. These posts will be fully operational immediately and will work in schools and various community settings across the Hertfordshire or BLMK areas. We welcome applications from experienced and novice vaccinators. To find out more about this valuable clinical opportunity please contact Claire Pritchard 07584 522857 for Hertfordshire, Katie Wilson 07918 492010 for Bedford and Milton Keynes, or Abi Beasly 07918 491933 for Luton and Central Bedfordshire. Proposed interview date: 28 April 2025 Main duties of the job The Community Immunisation Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of the Immunisation Programmes as delegated by the Team Lead. 1. Reporting to the Immunisation Team Lead the Community Immunisation Nurse will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective Community and School Age Immunisation programme. 2. To be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Childhood Immunisation Programme in partnership with Children Universal Services, Schools and commissioners. 3. To be responsible for collecting accurate data at each session. 4. To work collaboratively with the school nursing teams and child health teams in the planning and delivery of immunisation programmes in schools in order to achieve the KPIs across the programme. 5. To work with local statutory, private and voluntary providers, and users to develop and promote practice that is accessible and responsive to all section of the local community, ensuring that services are targeted to the most vulnerable groups and individuals to support social inclusion. 6. To promote and monitor safe and effective practice. 7. To enhance the client experience. About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 812-25-EC-ImmPrac Job locations Across Hertfordshire and West Essex Across Hertfordshire and West Essex AL4 9XR Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more details Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more details Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse or healthcare professional who can work to a national PGD Evidence of post registration continuing professional development UKHSA Immunisation training course or equivalent (or prepared to undertake) Current relevant Professional Registration and knowledge of Code of Professional Conduct Experience and Knowledge Essential Demonstrable post registration experience Experience of team work Experience of working with other Agencies Experience of working with a diverse client group Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications Evidence of expertise in clinical skills Skills and Abilities Essential Able to work autonomously within a clinical team to deliver the county wide vaccination programme IT skills and able to interpret data Communicating within a multi-disciplinary team Excellent communication and negotiating skills Ability to use own initiative to problem solve Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse or healthcare professional who can work to a national PGD Evidence of post registration continuing professional development UKHSA Immunisation training course or equivalent (or prepared to undertake) Current relevant Professional Registration and knowledge of Code of Professional Conduct Experience and Knowledge Essential Demonstrable post registration experience Experience of team work Experience of working with other Agencies Experience of working with a diverse client group Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications Evidence of expertise in clinical skills Skills and Abilities Essential Able to work autonomously within a clinical team to deliver the county wide vaccination programme IT skills and able to interpret data Communicating within a multi-disciplinary team Excellent communication and negotiating skills Ability to use own initiative to problem solve Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Across Hertfordshire and West Essex Across Hertfordshire and West Essex AL4 9XR Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)