Job overview

The School aged Immunisation Team are involved in the promotion, planning and high quality safe and efficient delivery of the School aged immunisation programme within Schools and Community settings across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, as directed by NHS England.

The team aims to improve the uptake and safe delivery of a large scale immunisation programme within Education and Community settings contributing towards the public health agenda by improving health outcomes for children and young people.

The Immunisation team has two bases one at Eastgate and one at Pill Clinic but the immunisations are given in Education and Community settings across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

The role involves the administration of School age immunisations including  Flu, HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, Td/IPV  and MMR catch ups in both education and community settings.

The post holder is required to have a valid driving licence and have the use of a car for work purposes. 

Please note this is a bank position.

Main duties of the job

• Screen children and young people to ensure that meet the inclusion criteria in the patient Group Direction.
• Ensure maintenance of the cold chain process in line with the Standard operating procedure.
• Compliance with medicine management standards throughout the process including awareness of contraindications of vaccination.
• Ensure safe preparation  of vaccine and provide skilled and effective  evidenced based nursing care to children and young people safely in line with National and local standards and standard operating procedures.
• Respond to and report clinical emergencies (e.g. anaphylaxis) in line with local and National policy.
• Ensure adverse drug reactions are reported through the MRHA system.
• Assess and use professional judgement to ensure child and young people’s consent is correct and make informed decisions re delivery of vaccines

Working for our organisation

Looking for a job to fit around you and your lifestyle? Perhaps you’re ready to take your next step, considering a career change, or seeking a rewarding new role where you can make a real difference. 

At Sirona care & health we provide local communities with a range of high-quality specialist healthcare services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. From clinical to clerical, we offer a variety of location-based and community roles to choose from with hours to fit around you.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

You’ll receive Agenda for Change hourly rates with a 12.5% annual leave bonus, increased pay for weekend, out-of-hours, or Bank Holiday shifts, along with NHS benefits such as high street discounts and a generous Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Our offer includes a range of paid-for training, and support for your health and wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme.

Interested?  View our benefits leaflet attached.