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The Immunisation Team are looking for an experienced Immunisation Nurse to fill our position of Senior Immunisation Team Nurse.
The applicant must have an excellent understanding of the childhood immunisation programme and be a competent immuniser.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the current Band 6 Senior Immunisation Team Nurse to support the clinical delivery and co-ordination of immunisations across Birmingham and Solihull, supporting the Clinical Team Manager.
This post will include delivery of health interventions to promote vaccination uptake and the delivery of the routine childhood vaccination programme along with the neo-natal hepatitis B vaccination programme.
Main duties of the job
* Support the development, planning and delivery of the school-aged immunisation programme and the neo-natal Hepatitis B prophylaxis programme.
* Undertake appropriate health assessments prior to immunisation, in line with immunisation policy and current evidence-based practice.
* Immunise clients in line with relevant policy procedures and guidelines.
* Oversee the reporting of immunisation uptake rates for recognised areas.
* Perform dry blood spot testing in line with current guidelines.
* Take the lead in dealing with complex issues.
* Co-ordinate the ordering, storage and transport of vaccines, maintenance of immunisation equipment and provision of resources necessary for service delivery.
* Act at all times in accordance with BCHC Policies and Procedures and within the Guidelines of professional responsibility as issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Act in accordance with local safeguarding children guidelines and Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust policy identifying children at risk and referring on as appropriate.
* Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate.
* Support new staff within the team.
* Carry out personal development reviews.
* Deliver training/workshops for staff.
* Act as a source of knowledge and information for professionals.
* Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery.
Working for our organisation
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, educational establishments, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications / Training
* NMC Registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Diploma level training or equivalent in short courses or experiential development
* Recent Safeguarding Training
Experience
* Significant experience in the delivery of immunisations
* Experience of working with young people and families
* Experience of working in the community
* Experience of team working
* Experience of coordinating the delivery of immunisation programmes.
Skills and Knowledge
* Significant knowledge of Hepatitis B prophylaxis programme and Childhood Immunisation Programme.
* Leadership skills and qualities
* Excellent organisational skills
* Competent user of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Patient Administration Systems
* Flexible and adaptable / Team player
* Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
* Evidence of strong leadership skills.
Other job requirements
* Must be able to meet travel and transportation requirement of the role.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long-term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much as possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees
* Flexible working where possible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
3, Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Birmingham Science Park
B7 4BN
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