Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£35,964 Per Annum

About the Role
The Community Staff Nurse will play a vital role in preparing and administering vaccines safely and competently, adhering to professional accountability and Trust/national standards. You will assess and engage professional judgement to ensure that parent/carer consent is informed, in accordance with national and local policy/guidelines. Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous documentation is essential for timely and effective communication, in line with local and NMC code. You will ensure confidentiality in accordance with policy and demonstrate an understanding of specific issues relating to children and families. Additionally, you will undertake interventions as delegated by the Immunisation Coordinator, such as immunisations and health promotion advice. It is crucial to be aware of deviations from the norm in health and behaviour and to intervene to protect vulnerable children through prompt action, referral, and collaboration with colleagues and agencies as part of a specialist team. Examples include Child Abuse Interventions and Special Needs Assessment and Referral. Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of Duties and Responsibilities.

Experience
Previous experience in a nursing role is preferred, particularly in immunisation or child health.

About you
You are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to child health and wellbeing. You possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A proactive approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.

Qualifications
Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration. Additional qualifications in child health or immunisation are desirable.