Description
As a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse at HCRG Care Group, you will be an effective member of the Immunisation team within Children and Family Health Surrey.
The role involves administering immunisations in community settings, including schools, and promoting the mental, physical, and emotional health of individuals and families.
The nurse must be aware of the needs of children, families, and carers, including vulnerable children.
Main responsibilities include:
- Delivering immunisation programs
- Safely administering vaccines
- Mentoring and maintaining clinical knowledge
- Participating in audits
- Communicating effectively with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Organising workload independently
- Adhering to professional conduct standards
The position requires partnership working with GPs, shared community services, and local education authorities.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits + 5% Fringe Allowance
- Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks
- Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers
- Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing service
- Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track earnings
- Learning & Development: Support from our Learning and Development team
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with experience working with children and young people
- Knowledge of NHS issues, clinical governance, and risk management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess needs and act appropriately
- IT literate and able to work collaboratively within a team
Desirable:
- Mentor preparation, ENB 998, or Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification
- PHE core immunisation training and Skills for Health immunisation modules
- Experience in school nursing, clinical supervision, appraisal, and immunisation delivery
- Teaching skills and ability to be assertive under pressure
Other requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use