Clinical Vaccinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

· Undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support.

· Enable the delivery of vaccinations to all eligible citizens by assisting with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme.

· Ensure workstations and equipment are available at the start of each session.

· Clinical assessment:

· Conduct pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm meeting the criteria for safe vaccination, including previous vaccinations undertaken, current health condition, assessment of any clinical conditions (medical history) and allergies.

· Address any potential adverse reaction risks and provide the citizen with information and advice on any adverse reactions and contra indications.

· Address any concerns that may arise regarding the vaccine and contra-indications with patients/citizens.

· Ensure understanding of the vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.

· Drawing-up:

· Ensure vaccine preparation (drawing-up, ensuring correct storage and providing pre-prepared syringes to the vaccination station) as per the standard operating procedure (SOP).

· Perform a visual check of the vaccine type, serial number and thawing/expiry date.

· Assist with the configuration of the vaccination pod: pod setup, recording of required vaccine stocks and consumables, PPE and sanitisation materials.

Behaviour / Ways of working / Work approach

· Manage and prioritise own workload

· Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships

· Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients may be affected.

· Display good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.

· Demonstrate concise, accurate, timely record keeping and ensure that all work carried out is recorded accurately

· Provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures

· Patient Safety and Clinical Governance

· Use clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the patients as safe as possible

· Follow the centre and national policies including Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) and national protocols or standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed. These include SOPs on the safe storage, administration, and disposal of the vaccine.

· Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Assist in the identification and assessment risks in work activities.

· Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the site and its protocols and guidelines

· Work with team to maintain high standards of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department environment

· Actively promote diversity and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression

· 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)

· Safeguard people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary

· Reflect on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made

· Maintain compliance with staff mandatory training requirements

Person Specification

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Qualifications

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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

Bay Medical Group

Address

Bay Medical Group

1 Heysham Road

Heysham

Morecambe

Lancashire

LA3 1DA

Employer's website

https://www.baymedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)