Immunisation Nurse/Practitioner

Job overview

Immunisation Nurse - Southwark and Lambeth (Fixed term)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self driven Immunisation nurse to join the Southwark and Lambeth team.

The  immunisation nurse will participate in the childhood immunisation programme. This will include being able to assess young people and understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person.

To understand the relevant Patient Group Direction, the relevant chapter in the Immunisation Green Book (D.O.H) and understand storage and carriage instructions for immunisations.

Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children’s Board guidelines.

Participate in health promotion / education and public health activities related to the Childhood Immunisation Campaign.

To work as part of a team and independently.

Main duties of the job

Southwark and Lambeth  Immunisation team

Immunisations are an important part of the healthy child programme for school-age children. We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our Southwark and Lambeth Immunisation team to help deliver the school immunisation flu programme 2024/25 in schools and in the community.  Immunisation training will be provided.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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