Job summary
The Rural Practice Network is a group of five forward-thinking and successful surgeries in South Somerset. Our member practices include Millbrook Surgery, Queen Camel Medical Centre, Milborne Port Surgery, Wincanton Health Centre and Bruton Surgery.
Due to the continued success of our Covid19 Vaccine Programme we have increased our capacity and are expanding out team of registered and lay vaccinators
We are committed to phase two of the programme and will be vaccinating cohort 10 and beyond. We have also opened up our clinics to the national booking service (119) giving the people of Somerset an additional choice of venue for their vaccination.
Main duties of the job
- Vaccination of patients with Pfizer (registered vaccinators only) and AstraZeneca vaccines in line with local and national guidance
- Understanding eligibility for vaccination in line with JCVI guidance and where to seek guidance regarding eligibility and issues
- Able to explain the basics of how the vaccine works, what it contains and why, how it has been trialled, any contraindications or precautions and possible side effects and how to treat them.
- Preserving a safe and effective working environment for patients and staff
About us
Our vaccination clinics are highly organised and professional. Practice and attached staff morale is high and our team enjoy working together and collaborating on this important service. Our programme has been so successful we have moved to a bigger site and opened our clinics up to the national booking service (119). This is a flexible contract allowing you decide which clinics you are available for, meaning you can fit it in alongside any other commitments.
We are really proud of the high-performing vaccination team we have built; this is reflected in the cheerful atmosphere at our clinics and the patient feedback (warning, we get lots of biscuits!). We host our clinics at the stunning Haynes Motor Museum which is a really attractive place to work. This is an opportunity to work with a team of professionals from across all healthcare and community disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Vaccination of patients with both Pfizer (registered vaccinators only) and AstraZeneca Vaccine in line with local and national guidance.
- Understanding of vaccine eligibility in line with JCVI guidance and able to seek further guidance where required.
- Able to explain the basics of how the vaccine works, what it contains and why, how it has been trialled, any contraindications or precautions and possible side effects and how to treat them.
- Adhere to PPE and Infection Control protocols.
- Creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for patients, giving them reassurance where required.
- Obtaining consent for vaccination (registered vaccinators only).
- Able to answer any questions surrounding vaccination, escalating to Lead GP when required.
- Maintain a safe and tidy environment.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality protocols.
- Understanding of how to identify and deal with an event of an Anaphylaxis - escalating unwell patients to the Lead GP on duty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Vaccination of patients with both Pfizer (registered vaccinators only) and AstraZeneca Vaccine in line with local and national guidance.
- Understanding of vaccine eligibility in line with JCVI guidance and able to seek further guidance where required.
- Able to explain the basics of how the vaccine works, what it contains and why, how it has been trialled, any contraindications or precautions and possible side effects and how to treat them.
- Adhere to PPE and Infection Control protocols.
- Creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for patients, giving them reassurance where required.
- Obtaining consent for vaccination (registered vaccinators only).
- Able to answer any questions surrounding vaccination, escalating to Lead GP when required.
- Maintain a safe and tidy environment.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality protocols.
- Understanding of how to identify and deal with an event of an Anaphylaxis - escalating unwell patients to the Lead GP on duty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC, GMC, GDC, HCPC, GPC (or other clinical registration)
- - registered vaccinators only
- - Evidence of in date Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis training
- - Evidence of completion of Covid19 Vacciantion e-learning course or other relevant comprehensive training in relation to Covid19 Vaccination (evidence required for both Pfizer and AstraZeneca)
- - Completed PHE assessment tool relating to Covid19 Vaccination (will be reviewed to update relevant to our site and protocols)
Desirable
- If you do not have the relevant e-learning or assessment tool completion please do apply as we will support you to obtain this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC, GMC, GDC, HCPC, GPC (or other clinical registration)
- - registered vaccinators only
- - Evidence of in date Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis training
- - Evidence of completion of Covid19 Vacciantion e-learning course or other relevant comprehensive training in relation to Covid19 Vaccination (evidence required for both Pfizer and AstraZeneca)
- - Completed PHE assessment tool relating to Covid19 Vaccination (will be reviewed to update relevant to our site and protocols)
Desirable
- If you do not have the relevant e-learning or assessment tool completion please do apply as we will support you to obtain this.
