Community Immunisation Practitioner - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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The Community Immunisation Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of the Immunisation Programmes as delegated by the Senior Immunisation nurse, Clinical lead or Team Lead.

Reporting to the Immunisation Team and Clinical Lead the Community Immunisation Practitioner 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.

To be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Childhood Immunisation Programme in partnership with Children Universal Services, Schools and commissioners.

To be responsible for collecting accurate data at each session 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.


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.

To promote and monitor safe and effective practice To work closely with the Children Universal Service team in the planning and delivery of health promotion activities and public health initiatives in line with the School Age Childhood Immunisation Programme.

To provide and promote access to information and other services, to refer as appropriate. To liaise and work in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies, and other health services colleagues.


To work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy schools through health promoting activities.

To provide health promotion/ education in line with the Immunisation programme.

To work with the Children Universal Service Team Leaders to support children, young people and families who are considered to be vulnerable or at risk.

To adhere to current Local Safeguarding Board and Child Protection Procedures.


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.

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