Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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The role of the School Age Immunisation Nurse is to deliver the school age immunisation programme commissioned by NHSE.
Planning, liaising, and delivering vaccination programmes in schools and clinics held in children's centres.
Reviewing children and young people's immunisation history and advising on missed immunisations.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Health Care Professional working in immunisations, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the delivery of the school-based immunisation programme within Starting Well. The post holder will undertake activities such as triage, clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials, cold chain management, and giving of immunisation.
In particular, the post holder will be responsible for:
1. Assisting with the configuration of the school-based session in the school or other community setting.
2. Conducting clinical assessments.
3. The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions.
4. Preparation of the vaccine prior to administration by the immunisers using aseptic technique.
5. Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you need any further guidance, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (level 5) in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
* Registered Health Care Professional e.g. (Registered Nurse with NMC), and equivalent for other healthcare professionals.
* Current immunisation training/update or willingness to undertake.
Knowledge and Expertise
* Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
* Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management.
* Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access, and email correspondence and electronic record keeping.
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD.
* Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post-graduate level.
Experience
* Previous experience in a similar clinical role.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Operational Lead School Age Immunisation service
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata
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