Neonatal Hepatitis B Domiciliary Immunisation Nurse
The postholder will be responsible for facilitating the safe and effective delivery of neonatal Hepatitis B vaccination programme activity in a specified locality, within the homes of eligible babies.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake home visits to assess and vaccinate eligible babies at the age of ~4 weeks and 12 months old within a locality according to the Pathway and obtain the dried blood spot (DBS) test (at 12 months old).
2. Advise parents accordingly on pre-requisites of giving Hepatitis B immunisation and contra-indications.
3. Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines.
4. Maintain statutory & mandatory training records (BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation).
5. Provide support, mentorship, guidance, and supervision to junior staff members.
6. Promote and facilitate collaborative working effectively with parents, carers, and families of eligible children and with all stakeholders to provide a coordinated service for the community.
7. Maintain legible, contemporaneous records, safeguarding confidentiality.
8. Comply with all relevant regulations, organisational and national guidance, and VUK policy documents.
9. Participate in clinical governance activities in accordance with VUK policies and procedures for best practice.
10. Provide advice and support (including signposting where appropriate) on other missed or overdue childhood vaccinations for any eligible baby on the Pathway.
11. Escalate issues, risks / clinical incidents to management which arise i.e. contract compliance, service delivery, and client safety.
About us
European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on-site vaccination programs across Denmark (Headquarters), UK & The Netherlands. Even though the world today is very different, our vision from 1998 remains the same. We aim to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible, and safe.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified RN
* Pediatric Experience
* Lone working
* Car Driver but not essential
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.
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