Lead Travel Clinic Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Brighton, BN1 4LA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Key Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Act as Lead Nurse for St Peter's Travel Clinic. Manage the day-to-day running of the travel clinic. Undertake comprehensive travel health consultations for clients travelling abroad. Complete and document detailed travel risk assessments using approved electronic templates. Provide current travel health advice in accordance with NaTHNaC guidance and other relevant national recommendations. Assess travellers' vaccination and prophylaxis requirements based on destination, duration, activities and medical history. Administer travel vaccinations and other immunisations within own scope of professional practice. Dispense medicines and travel-related products under authorised Patient Group Directions (PGDs) approved by the Lead GP. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to vaccination, treatment or medication supply. Verify arrangements for payment of vaccines, medicines and travel health products before supplying services. Ensure all consultations, treatments, vaccinations and medicines supplied are accurately documented in the clinical record. Complete and maintain all travel health questionnaires and associated documentation. Ensure that patients under the age of 16 years have appropriate parental responsibility consent in accordance with clinic policy. Escalate any concerns, clinical risks or issues outside of recognised scope of practice to the Lead GP. Any other additional duties deemed necessary. Leadership and Management Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership within the travel clinic. Support the recruitment and selection of travel health nurses in conjunction with the Practice Manager and Lead GP. Deliver induction, training and competency assessments for new travel clinic nurses. Support and supervise nurses working within the travel clinic. Ensure all nursing staff are working within practice policies, procedures, protocols and PGDs. Promote high standards of clinical practice and patient care. Facilitate regular communication and team discussions regarding clinical updates and travel health developments. Cascade relevant travel health updates and changes in national guidance to the nursing team. Participate in Travel Clinic meetings and contribute to service planning and development. Identify opportunities to expand and improve travel clinic services and patient experience. Working with administrative support, ensure accuracy of travel clinic website Support administrative team Communication Responsibilities Maintain effective communication with patients, colleagues and external healthcare agencies. Liaise with GPs, nursing staff, reception teams and external organisations as required to support patient care. Maintain accurate records of telephone consultations and patient communications. Communicate sensitive information professionally and confidentially. Provide patients with up-to-date travel health information and educational literature where appropriate. Work collaboratively with practice teams to ensure a seamless patient journey. Governance, Quality and Compliance Work at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct. Maintain professional registration and competence required for the role. Ensure all clinical practice complies with current legislation, professional standards and practice policies. Keep up to date with developments and updates from NaTHNaC and travel medicine guidance. Work within agreed protocols, Patient Group Directions and clinical guidelines. Participate in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities. Report incidents, complaints and significant events appropriately and in accordance with practice policy. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with Data Protection and GDPR requirements. Professional Development Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to travel medicine and immunisation practice. Attend mandatory and role-specific training. Undertake updates in travel medicine, vaccination, anaphylaxis management, basic life support and safeguarding. Participate in annual appraisal and performance review processes. Maintain competency in all aspects of travel health nursing practice. Positive patient feedback and experience. Compliance with mandatory training requirements. Ongoing development and growth of the travel clinic service.