registered nurse Ampthill, England
Job description
EPUT ‘Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’ are looking for immunisation nurses to join the Luton team within our BLMK immunisation service.
The service is primarily delivered through a school-based model, offering all school aged vaccinations. The service also offers vaccinations for the BCG & Hep B programmes through community based clinics.
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality flexible services and are looking for like-minded people to join our teams.
EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.
If you would like more information please [email protected]
To deliver vaccinations in line with the UK National Childhood Immunisation schedule in a variety of settings across the BLMK locality.
You will be required to travel to local schools and clinics when on duty.
You will be an RN/RMN/RSCN with an interest in children and a good working knowledge of the child health immunisation service. The post holder must like children and have a compassionate manner when dealing with large groups of children and be able to work in a busy school setting and clinic environment.
The trust is committed to your professional development and offers flexible learning opportunities, performance management, clinical supervision and mentorship.
A current UK driving licence is essential for the post.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
You will be responsible for the delivery of school-aged immunisations across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes; this will be in schools, clinics and homes as required. You will be working under patient group directions to administer vaccinations. Our service is very innovative and we currently utilise an electronic consent platform daily - IT skills are essential.
A current UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work is essential for this post.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse (First Level Registration)
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications
- Current full UK Driving licence and the ability to travel independently as required for the post
Essential criteria
Working knowledge of the Children’s Act and ‘Working together to Safeguard Children’
