About this role
Job summary
The 5-19 School Nursing team are looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse who is interested in a 6 month secondment to support the National Flu Program
This will be an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced registered nurse to support vulnerable families who have sometimes struggled to attend appointments to enable them to protect the health and well being of their young children.
This is a secondment opportunity for 6 months, so please gain consent from your manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as part of the team delivering vaccinations in schools, clinics, community settings or at home visits as per the national routine immunisation schedule.
- The post holder will work in partnership with children, families and partnership agencies to maximise uptake of vaccination programmes and ensure they are delivered safely and effectively
- The post holder will work with individual families, children and young people to ensure successful vaccination
- The post holder will work with health, education and partnership agency colleagues to coordinate the programme across a defined population/caseload
- The post holder will promote vaccination programmes to children, young people and their families to increase coverage of vaccinations
- The post holder will identify the children outstanding vaccinations and work with these families and/or communities to ensure accessible vaccination delivery
- The post holder will identify vulnerable children, working with families and partnership agencies to ensure successful immunisation
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of childhood immunisation programmes
- Knowledge of ethical and legal principles of the immunisation programme
- Ability to generate written communication, which is relevant, concise, and accurate
- Understand and work within data protection policies and information governance
- Knowledge of health and safety when working in a community setting
- Ability to recognise and understand equality and diversity
- Ability to use software packages appropriate to clinical care
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults
- Able to maintain effective working relationships at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of undertaking health assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of mentoring and assessing students in clinical practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
Desirable
- Vaccination and Immunisation Training
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work in line with the needs of the programme
- Well-developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
- Self-motivated
- Confident - able to deal with individuals at all levels and in challenging situations.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promote organisational values.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and sensitivity
- Flexible and proactive approach to work Discretion and confidentiality
- Strong commitment to team and partnership working.
- Able to cope with conflicting demands
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Rosewood Lodge
Tickhill Road, Hospital Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)