Job summary
Your local NHS needs you.
Whitstable Medical Practice is about to begin delivering Covid-19 vaccinations to the local community.
Covid-19 vaccinators will work as part of a dynamic team delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of the Covid-19 vaccine(s).
It is likely that clinics will run out of normal surgery hours including weekends therefore applicants must be prepared to work flexibly.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will be responsible for administering the vaccine to patients within a team of staff working in a clinical setting under the direction and supervision of a registered health care professional.
Post holders will be responsible for: -
- Configuration of their vaccination station.
- Administration of the vaccine.
- Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per national guidelines.
- Adherence to infection control practices between individuals.
Although relevant training will be provided, post holders should ideally have experience of administering vaccines and providing immunisation advice within a health care setting.
About us
Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 21 equity partners and 6 salaried GPs looking after over 40,000 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of a safe immunisation
service.
- Conducting clinical assessments of
patients prior to vaccination.
- Supporting the reviews of complex
medical histories and potential adverse reactions and offering specialist
advice as needed.
- The supervision of drawing up and
preparation of the vaccine prior to administration and ensuring that each
activity is recorded.
- Ensuring the best possible clinical
outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based
policies and procedures.
- Assist with the overall coordination of
the workstation activity and day to day delivery of the vaccinations,
ensuring clinical area and equipment are prepared and sufficient stock of
clinic supplies are available.
- Supervise the pre-vaccination clinical
assessments to confirm the correct vaccination, the consent agreements and
consult on the provision of specialist advice on contra indications.
- Ensure post vaccination information is
given to the patients.
- Address any concerns that may arise
regarding the vaccine and contraindications including triggering any
clinical escalation that maybe required, first to the Lead Nurse and then
to the GMS Manager as appropriate.
- Checking of patients medical history
and address any potential adverse reaction risks; provide patients with
information on what to do in the event of adverse reactions.
- Ensure vaccine batch numbers, staff
member administrating vaccination, date and site confirmation are
recorded.
Behaviour
- Manage and prioritise own workload
- Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal
communication skills .
- Display good analytical ability and sound decision making in
changing clinical situations.
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the
needs of patients
- Demonstrate concise, accurate, timely record keeping and ensure
that all work carried out is recorded accurately.
- Be a confident and competent computer.
Patient Safety
- Use clinical judgement and risk
assessments to keep the patients as safe as possible.
- Follow Patient Group Directions (PGDs). These include the safe storage,
administration and disposal of the vaccine.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintaining
the health, safety and security of self and others in work area.
- Assist in the identification of any
risks in work activities.
- Work with team to maintain high standards
of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department
environment
- Ensure that the practice complies with
Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles in addition to
Statutory and Regulatory guidelines of the Professional Bodies (NMC, GPhC,
HCPC and others).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of a safe immunisation
service.
- Conducting clinical assessments of
patients prior to vaccination.
- Supporting the reviews of complex
medical histories and potential adverse reactions and offering specialist
advice as needed.
- The supervision of drawing up and
preparation of the vaccine prior to administration and ensuring that each
activity is recorded.
- Ensuring the best possible clinical
outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based
policies and procedures.
- Assist with the overall coordination of
the workstation activity and day to day delivery of the vaccinations,
ensuring clinical area and equipment are prepared and sufficient stock of
clinic supplies are available.
- Supervise the pre-vaccination clinical
assessments to confirm the correct vaccination, the consent agreements and
consult on the provision of specialist advice on contra indications.
- Ensure post vaccination information is
given to the patients.
- Address any concerns that may arise
regarding the vaccine and contraindications including triggering any
clinical escalation that maybe required, first to the Lead Nurse and then
to the GMS Manager as appropriate.
- Checking of patients medical history
and address any potential adverse reaction risks; provide patients with
information on what to do in the event of adverse reactions.
- Ensure vaccine batch numbers, staff
member administrating vaccination, date and site confirmation are
recorded.
Behaviour
- Manage and prioritise own workload
- Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal
communication skills .
- Display good analytical ability and sound decision making in
changing clinical situations.
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the
needs of patients
- Demonstrate concise, accurate, timely record keeping and ensure
that all work carried out is recorded accurately.
- Be a confident and competent computer.
Patient Safety
- Use clinical judgement and risk
assessments to keep the patients as safe as possible.
- Follow Patient Group Directions (PGDs). These include the safe storage,
administration and disposal of the vaccine.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintaining
the health, safety and security of self and others in work area.
- Assist in the identification of any
risks in work activities.
- Work with team to maintain high standards
of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department
environment
- Ensure that the practice complies with
Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles in addition to
Statutory and Regulatory guidelines of the Professional Bodies (NMC, GPhC,
HCPC and others).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Professional.
- Current immunisation training/ update or willingness to undertake further training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in immunisation and vaccination.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Reliable, Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours.
- Understanding of vaccinations and immunisations for adults.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Professional.
- Current immunisation training/ update or willingness to undertake further training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in immunisation and vaccination.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Reliable, Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours.
- Understanding of vaccinations and immunisations for adults.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
