Job Introduction
The Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse has a responsibility to be an effective member of the HCRG Care Group Surrey School Aged Immunisation team, administering immunisations in a variety of community settings including schools.
As a Bank Band 5 Immunisation Nurse you will promote the mental, physical and emotional health of individuals, families and groups and be aware of the needs of children, families and carers including vulnerable children.
There is a required need for knowledge or understanding of partnership working, such as with GP’s, shared community services and the Local Education Authority. The service will be offered within the framework of national and local targets and available resources.

Main Responsibilities

• To assist in the delivery of the School Aged Immunisation programme in accordance with the local policies and procedures after following appropriate training.
• Administer immunisations under Patient Group Direction (PGD) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe administrations of drugs.
• Keep updated on clinical and professional developments e.g. evidence-based care and core clinical skills to respond to the diversity of patient needs.
• Maintains good communication with the children, young people and their families, the Immunisation team and the wider multidisciplinary team, promoting immunisation programmes to achieve immunisation targets.
• Supervises other members of the team and students, where appropriate.
• Is responsible for the management and transportation of vaccines and equipment to and from immunisation sessions as assigned by the Senior Immunisation Nurse.
• To process all documentation relating to immunisation sessions and clinics and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Take responsibility for correct cold chain storage and handling of vaccines whilst in use in the community setting, including escalation of incidents via correct line management.
• Ensure vaccine stock and equipment/resources at sessions are sufficient and up to date.
• Implements immunisations programmes across Surrey in conjunction with Immunisations Administrators and School Nurse teams.

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About The Company

Main Responsibilities

• To assist in the delivery of the School Aged Immunisation programme in accordance with the local policies and procedures after following appropriate training.
• Administer immunisations under Patient Group Direction (PGD) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe administrations of drugs.
• Keep updated on clinical and professional developments e.g. evidence-based care and core clinical skills to respond to the diversity of patient needs.
• Maintains good communication with the children, young people and their families, the Immunisation team and the wider multidisciplinary team, promoting immunisation programmes to achieve immunisation targets.
• Supervises other members of the team and students, where appropriate.
• Is responsible for the management and transportation of vaccines and equipment to and from immunisation sessions as assigned by the Senior Immunisation Nurse.
• To process all documentation relating to immunisation sessions and clinics and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Take responsibility for correct cold chain storage and handling of vaccines whilst in use in the community setting, including escalation of incidents via correct line management.
• Ensure vaccine stock and equipment/resources at sessions are sufficient and up to date.
• Implements immunisations programmes across Surrey in conjunction with Immunisations Administrators and School Nurse teams