Job summary Job Title :Seasonal Vaccination Nurse By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Main duties of the job What you'll be responsible for: Assessing and monitoring patient conditions Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £24 to £37 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number M0042-25-0030 Job locations Watford General Hospital 60 Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Job Title : -Seasonal Vaccination Nurse Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Location : -Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, Watford General Hospital Pay Rates :Day rate £24.14 Nights £31.94 Sunday/ Bank holiday £37.94 Shift Patterns: 7:30am-3:30pm About the Trust - West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital-based and specialist healthcare services to around half a million people living in Hertfordshire, north London and further afield. The Trust was the first hospital in Europe to treat patients with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, a type of ventilator that helps patients to breathe more naturally and recover more quickly. Hertfordshire has the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Why might this job interest you? Being aSeasonal Vaccination Nursein the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add: The post holder will deliver flu and Covid-19 vaccinations for the Trust, coordinating with Occupational Health. The post holder will be work on site in pop up clinics. This post calls for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is able to work with minimal supervision, using their initiative but working closely with the Head of Occupational Health and peer vaccinators. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the clinical delivery of vaccination including following patient group directives and working within NMC guidelines as a registered nurse. The flu and Covid-19 nurses will act as a source of expert advice, to support the vaccination campaign and enable and facilitate change to deliver vaccines effectively within UKHSA standards. To keep accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Ensure that information is available to provide staff with an informed choice and for obtaining consent prior to delivering the immunisations in line with Group Directives and Professional Guidelines. Ensure compliance with the medicines management standards throughout the process including awareness of contraindications to vaccination. To provide and seek specialist advice where required in relation to the influenza vaccination (Head of Occupational Health /UKHSA etc). To ensure compliance with infection control policy and procedures To work within Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines and where appropriate, assist with the development of these documents in line with changes best practice. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: A minimum of 12 months paid experience as a Registered Nurse. General experience of working within multi-agency Policies, Protocols and Guidelines. Previously delivered immunisation schedules/ influenza immunistaions. Previous experience of delivering vaccination programme. Evidence of maintaining personal competencies and professional development Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts /placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England. Job description Job responsibilities Job Title : -Seasonal Vaccination Nurse Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Location : -Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, Watford General Hospital Pay Rates :Day rate £24.14 Nights £31.94 Sunday/ Bank holiday £37.94 Shift Patterns: 7:30am-3:30pm About the Trust - West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital-based and specialist healthcare services to around half a million people living in Hertfordshire, north London and further afield. The Trust was the first hospital in Europe to treat patients with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, a type of ventilator that helps patients to breathe more naturally and recover more quickly. Hertfordshire has the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Why might this job interest you? Being aSeasonal Vaccination Nursein the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add: The post holder will deliver flu and Covid-19 vaccinations for the Trust, coordinating with Occupational Health. The post holder will be work on site in pop up clinics. This post calls for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is able to work with minimal supervision, using their initiative but working closely with the Head of Occupational Health and peer vaccinators. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the clinical delivery of vaccination including following patient group directives and working within NMC guidelines as a registered nurse. The flu and Covid-19 nurses will act as a source of expert advice, to support the vaccination campaign and enable and facilitate change to deliver vaccines effectively within UKHSA standards. To keep accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Ensure that information is available to provide staff with an informed choice and for obtaining consent prior to delivering the immunisations in line with Group Directives and Professional Guidelines. Ensure compliance with the medicines management standards throughout the process including awareness of contraindications to vaccination. To provide and seek specialist advice where required in relation to the influenza vaccination (Head of Occupational Health /UKHSA etc). To ensure compliance with infection control policy and procedures To work within Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines and where appropriate, assist with the development of these documents in line with changes best practice. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: A minimum of 12 months paid experience as a Registered Nurse. General experience of working within multi-agency Policies, Protocols and Guidelines. Previously delivered immunisation schedules/ influenza immunistaions. Previous experience of delivering vaccination programme. Evidence of maintaining personal competencies and professional development Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts /placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England. Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years. Qualifications Essential All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of : - Statement of NMC Registration Degree /Diploma in Nursing Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years. Qualifications Essential All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of : - Statement of NMC Registration Degree /Diploma in Nursing 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address Watford General Hospital 60 Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)