Job Description
CityDoc, part of European Lifecare Group is currently seeking a registered Travel Immunisation Nurse to cover our clinic in Glasgow. The Role The focus of the role is on the delivery of evidence-based care for patients presenting with travel screening requirements, with the emphasis in preventing related infections and tropical illnesses. Our nurses will undertake travel risk assessments and administer vaccinations and antimalarial chemoprophylaxis. They will work collaboratively within the team environment to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, also assisting other travel nurses in working to policies, procedures and PGD’s. Candidates must have experience in travel vaccinations however some additional training and in house upskilling will be provided. This is great opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in travel preventative medicine. The candidates likely to succeed are able to demonstrate enthusiasm, drive and co-operation, and maintain high levels of competence, judgement, integrity and personal and professional accountability. Preferably the successful candidate would have completed the TREC course. Key Responsibilities Provide an effective and competent level of travel care and be accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, auditing and evaluation of travel health care. Proactively identify and manage treatment plans and vaccination schedules for patients at risk of developing travel related conditions as appropriate. Work with other health care professionals to monitor, manage and treat patients in line with national and local policies and practice needs. • Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients pre and post-travel. • Carrying out agreed audits, writing appropriate reports and making recommendations on findings. • Accessing computer-based information either on the web or shared databases. It is essential that applicants for this role hold a current valid NMC registration. This role is for a Bank nurse, with Occasional Saturday and 1 evening per week cover required. We offer: Access to our bespoke benefits platform with retail discounts Mental Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme (face to face counselling, self-help books, 24/7 helpline Please note that unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visa applications and as such we will only consider applications from candidates who already possess the right to live and work in the UK.