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Title:Travel Health Nurse Specialist Working Hours: Our travel clinic is currently open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Exact working hours/days will be agreed with the successful candidate(s). The purpose of the job: To provide a holistic, high level of evidence- based travel and related health care to HealthLink360 clients. Accountability: The postholder is accountable to: The Medical Co-ordinator for oversight of standards of working practice, continuous professional development and personal conduct.Other travel clinic nurses for coordination of day to day client care, general organisation, equipment and stock control.Responsibilities: Working within your own professional capacity and according to the NMC professional code of conduct and HealthLink360s policies, the responsibilities of the role are as follows: To provide all clients with a comprehensive consultation and risk assessment to enable them to make an informed decision regarding travel health treatments and preventative measuresTo provide travel and related health advice, tailored to the individual and using up-to date and evidence- based sources of informationTo plan appropriate client vaccination schedules and issue appropriate medications following agreed protocols, patient group or patient specific directions.To maintain clear and accurate clinical records for each client appointment according to written protocolsTo contribute to HealthLink360s continued good practice in areas such as infection control, pharmacy compliance and vaccines management, through the use of audit and service development.To participate in learning activities (both individual and team-based) with a view to increasing autonomy and expertise as a Travel Health Nurse Specialist, within budget and time constraintsTo share knowledge and expertise with other members of the team, as appropriateTo support the smooth running of the organisation by maintaining and stocking the clinic facilities and consulting rooms, performing regular checks of clinical areas and ordering vaccines/medicines as required.Other tasks as may be reasonably requiredKey outcomes: Your personal and professional motivation and conduct will be in sympathy with HealthLink360s vision, mission, values and Christian ethosEvidence of good practice and professional development will be seen through peer review, annual appraisal, appropriate learning activities and revalidationPeriodic feedback of client experience will indicate levels of client satisfaction, quality of care and inform quality improvement activitiesWritten Policies and Protocols will guide your professional practice and you will contribute to reviewing and updating these in accordance with current thinking and best practiceYour client records will be accurate and complete, whether paper or electronicClinic stock, equipment and cleanliness will be maintained according to agreed levels and standardsLimits of authority: The postholder will not make purchases on behalf of HealthLink360 without permission from the Managing Director or Office Coordinator.Any vaccination or medication which cannot be issued under a Patient Group Direction must be issued under a Patient Specific Direction, authorised by the duty doctor.No clients will be seen without the presence of a second member of staff in the centre.Infants should only be vaccinated when there are two members of clinical staff in the buildingAppraisal and job description review will be held after an initial probationary period and thereafter on an annual basis. PERSON SPECIFICATION Required Qualification, Registration and Experience: Essential: Registered Nurse authorised to practise in the UK and holding current NMC registrationDemonstrable experience of working in a Band 6 NHS role or equivalentDemonstrable experience in travel or tropical heath nursing is preferred. This should include vaccination experience and venepuncture. Candidates with demonstrable experience in community or school nursing, practice nursing or occupational health are also welcome to apply.Desirable: Foundation/ Diploma in Travel MedicineEvidence of professional development beyond basic nursing trainingSubstantive NHS or comparable nursing positions in addition to work with HealthLink360.Knowledge and Skills Demonstrable relevant professional knowledge acquired through training and experienceGood all-round knowledge of adult health and health issuesWorking knowledge of vaccination administration and storageSelf-motivated and able to work on own initiative without close supervision and also as part of a small teamAbility to provide individuals with necessary information to assist them in making choices about their own healthKnowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to issues around client confidentiality and data protectionExcellent communication skillsboth verbal and written and the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life, including young childrenCommitment to CPD/education and willingness to undertake any necessary travel health trainingGood organisational and time-management skillsComputer literate and ability and willingness to use electronic client record softwarePersonal experience of travelling or overseas living/ working or an understanding of the range of issues faced by those travelling or working overseas, particularly in a humanitarian contextAbility and willingness to be involved in the delivery of group travel health presentations and preparation programmesUnderstanding of HL360 Vision, Values and Ethos Willingness to work under HealthLink360s vision, values and ethos which embody the following: Christian organisational ethos and values of care, compassion, stewardship, service and respectCare of the whole personA client/person centred approachPrayerful directionContinuous improvementPhysical and Mental Requirements Prolonged concentration for client consultations either face-to-face or by phone;Accurate and timely recording of client consultationsLong periods of sitting; light physical effort walking between rooms and up and down stairsRequirement to use a VDU during the working day to document client appointments, access travel health information, updates and trainingSome willingness to be flexible according to service demands eg extra hours during busy spells or very occasional out of hours availability for training programmes.Car driver with own transport is desirable.Other Requirements A successful candidate will be required to provide: o Details for 2 referees o Proof of qualifications. o Immunisation status and proof o Record of annual appraisal from substantive NHS post.Appointment will be subject to: o Receipt of satisfactory references o Satisfactory PVG Disclosure. o Confirmation of entry on NMC register o Confirmation of ID to check they are eligible to work in the UK.TPBN1_UKTJ