Haxby Group (Scarborough)

Zero Hour Vaccinator

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for suitably qualified healthcare professionals to join our teams in York, Hull and Scarborough to assist with the mass delivery of the Flu and Covid-19 vaccination programmes to our patient population.

At Haxby Group we are working hard to ensure we are readily prepared to provide the vaccines to our patients, whilst ensuring we provide a caring, quality service at all times.

Main duties of the job

You will be trained to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or other relevant healthcare qualification. You may be a Healthcare Assistant, Nurse, Registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, Dentist or other registered/unregistered healthcare professional with suitable equivalent, proven experience.

You will be a reliable, committed team player, willing to learn and looking for a fresh and rewarding challenge. You may work from a local GP surgery or a temporary location within the community so your ability to be flexible to ever-changing needs is of upmost importance. You will be briefed on the delivery programme and given training as required in our highly supportive environment. In the meantime, you can prepare for this role by ensuring you are up to date with any immunisation training as part of your continued professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to step forward and play your part in the continued fight against Influenza and Coronavirus.

About us

We are a leading primary care organisation that delivers high quality care from GP practices in York, Hull and Scarborough. Innovative and committed, we are at the forefront of developments within our field. We are well organised and deliver high quality care with a range of friendly and supportive staff.

Selection for Interview process

If you are applying through NHS Jobs, you will notice you are asked if you would like a guaranteed interview as part of the Two Tick disability scheme. Whilst this is an admirable government initiative, please be aware we are not signed up to this scheme. This is a question on the NHS jobs application form which is outside of our own control. Our own process ensures we consider candidates on the merit of their application only and we do not ask any questions regarding a disability as part of our selection process.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A1803-25-0014

Job locations

Lawrence House Medical Centre

1 Belgrave Crescent

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assess the patients readiness for vaccination within your scope.
  • Address any concerns the patient may have and ensure that clinical assessment has taken place prior to vaccination.
  • Communicate routine, complex and sensitive information to patients and/or their relatives and colleagues.
  • Dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials within your scope.
  • Administration of the vaccines to patients whom have consented and been assessed, ensuring it is conducted in line with the patients current condition i.e. standing or seated.
  • Ensure correct use of equipment, e.g. syringes and needles.
  • Ensure that vaccine batch numbers are appropriately recorded in the patient record.
  • Adhere to the businesses clinical waste and sharps protocols when disposing of syringes and sharps.
  • Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
  • Follow in house, local and national Infection Control guidelines.
  • Responsible for safe use of equipment and resources, ensuring equipment is maintained and suitable for use.
  • Assist with the monitoring of vaccine and other related stock.
  • Undertake mandatory training and other training relevant to the role.
  • Participate in clinical audits within your scope.
  • Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of health and safety and security at mass vaccination sites.
  • Work with the team to ensure high standards of cleanliness of work stations.
  • Work with the Management team to coordinate workload and service needs.
  • Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as Immuniser.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assess the patients readiness for vaccination within your scope.
  • Address any concerns the patient may have and ensure that clinical assessment has taken place prior to vaccination.
  • Communicate routine, complex and sensitive information to patients and/or their relatives and colleagues.
  • Dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials within your scope.
  • Administration of the vaccines to patients whom have consented and been assessed, ensuring it is conducted in line with the patients current condition i.e. standing or seated.
  • Ensure correct use of equipment, e.g. syringes and needles.
  • Ensure that vaccine batch numbers are appropriately recorded in the patient record.
  • Adhere to the businesses clinical waste and sharps protocols when disposing of syringes and sharps.
  • Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
  • Follow in house, local and national Infection Control guidelines.
  • Responsible for safe use of equipment and resources, ensuring equipment is maintained and suitable for use.
  • Assist with the monitoring of vaccine and other related stock.
  • Undertake mandatory training and other training relevant to the role.
  • Participate in clinical audits within your scope.
  • Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of health and safety and security at mass vaccination sites.
  • Work with the team to ensure high standards of cleanliness of work stations.
  • Work with the Management team to coordinate workload and service needs.
  • Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as Immuniser.

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

  • Reliable.
  • Flexible.
  • Excellent attendance record.

Competencies/ Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment and willingness to undertake training as necessary.
  • Good communication - written and verbal.
  • Ability to listen and empathise.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Able to work as a team member.
  • Able to work unsupervised.
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Hard working and willing.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Enthusiastic.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
  • Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
  • Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
  • Ability to follow instruction and direction.

Desirable

  • An interest in Primary Care.

Other

Essential

  • Able to work at the desired times.
  • Flexibility of hours for cover.
  • Good sickness record.

Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Skills

Essential

  • You may have or be one or more of the following:
  • NVQ Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 3 or above.
  • Relevant Nursing qualification.
  • Registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Dentist.
  • Any other suitable registered or unregistered healthcare professional with equivalent proven experience.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Good administrative and organisational skills.
  • IT literate with good keyboard skills.
  • Telephone skills.
  • Ability to make decisions appropriate to your role and level of competence.
  • Understand and observe strict confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Immunisation training and experience of delivering immunisations.
  • First Aid training.
  • Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis training.
Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

  • Reliable.
  • Flexible.
  • Excellent attendance record.

Competencies/ Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment and willingness to undertake training as necessary.
  • Good communication - written and verbal.
  • Ability to listen and empathise.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Able to work as a team member.
  • Able to work unsupervised.
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Hard working and willing.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Enthusiastic.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
  • Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
  • Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
  • Ability to follow instruction and direction.

Desirable

  • An interest in Primary Care.

Other

Essential

  • Able to work at the desired times.
  • Flexibility of hours for cover.
  • Good sickness record.

Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Skills

Essential

  • You may have or be one or more of the following:
  • NVQ Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 3 or above.
  • Relevant Nursing qualification.
  • Registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Dentist.
  • Any other suitable registered or unregistered healthcare professional with equivalent proven experience.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Good administrative and organisational skills.
  • IT literate with good keyboard skills.
  • Telephone skills.
  • Ability to make decisions appropriate to your role and level of competence.
  • Understand and observe strict confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Immunisation training and experience of delivering immunisations.
  • First Aid training.
  • Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Haxby Group (Scarborough)

Address

Lawrence House Medical Centre

1 Belgrave Crescent

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UB


Employer's website

https://www.scarboroughcentralgp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Haxby Group (Scarborough)

Address

Lawrence House Medical Centre

1 Belgrave Crescent

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UB


Employer's website

https://www.scarboroughcentralgp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Team

HR.Team@haxbygroup.co.uk

01904928077

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A1803-25-0014

Job locations

Lawrence House Medical Centre

1 Belgrave Crescent

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UB


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