Registered Vaccinator - COVID-19

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of our large team to provide a caring, quality service to patients accessing our vaccination service. You will be responsible for the administration of COVID-19 and flu vaccines to the patient population.

Main duties of the job

To deliver COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to the patient population

To keep up to date with the national protocol, PGD and guidance for delivery of the vaccines

Assess a patient’s eligibility for the vaccination

Listen to and support any concerns the patient may have and address these appropriately, with the support of the clinical lead as required

Ensure that clinical assessment and eligibility for the vaccine has been carried out prior to vaccination, as well as that consent has been gained

Ensure that routine, complex and sensitive information is communicated to patients and their relatives/carers

Ensure the correct use and disposal of equipment, as per the SOP

Adhere to all practice policies and procedures

Work within own competencies and use own judgement, seeking support as required

Assist with the monitoring of stock, as required

About us

Lancaster Medical Practice is a large, at-scale, GP provider delivering General Medical Services to around 68,000 patients in Lancaster and surrounding villages.

Formed in April 2017 from our successful, legacy practices, Lancaster Medical Practice has continued to evolve to become the strong, high performing Practice it is today, receiving a rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission in August 2018.

We deliver our services from eight locations throughout the city of Lancaster and its surrounding area and are continuing to develop ourselves to improve what we do for our patients, staff and the local community.

We are a progressive, modern organisation with patient-centred General Practice at our core.

When joining #teamlmp you are joining an organisation with a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical roles but who all work together to provide the best care we can to our patients.

Please be aware that in the event that we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the closing date. You are therefore advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.