Immunisation Nurse - Canvey Island, United Kingdom - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

    Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
    Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Canvey Island, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

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    Job summary

    Immunisation Nurse - South Essex Band 5 27 hours per week - All year round - Fixed Term Contact Basildon/ Billericay/Wickford/Canvey

    Main duties of the job

    EPUT 'Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust' is recruiting for immunisation nurses to work within our Essex wide immunisation service. The service is primarily delivered through a school based model, offering all school aged vaccinations including the intranasal flu vaccination. Additional programmes are offered through community provision at clinics and home visits.

    We pride ourselves on delivering high quality flexible services and are looking for like-minded people to join our teams.

    You will be an RN/RMN/RSCN with an interest in children and a good working knowledge of the child health immunisation service. The post holder must have a compassionate manner when dealing with large groups of children and be able to work in a busy school setting.

    About us

    EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

    o Season Ticket Loans

    o NHS discounts for staff

    o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

    o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

    o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

    o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

    o Day One Flexible Employer

    Join our Staff bank

    What is Staff Bank?

    Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

    All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

    If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The post holder will be responsible for delivery the national school aged immunisation programme through different models within school and community settings. Working within local and national guidelines, utilising PGD's.

    A current UK driving licence is essential and access to car for business use.

    Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information on the role.

    Person Specification

    Qualification

    Essential

  • Registered Nurse (First Level Registration)
  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications
  • Current full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel independently as required for the post
  • Desirable

  • Systmone experience
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Working knowledge of the Children's Act and 'Working together to Safeguard Children'