Job summary
The post holder will be part of the South Tyneside
Vaccination Team and will be expected to offer vaccination advice and deliver
COVID-19 vaccinations/Flu vaccinations to patients in the local vaccination
centre. They will also be required to deliver vaccinations out in the community
for example to patients in care homes and who are housebound.
The post holder will support the safe delivery of
vaccinations and help increase local uptake of the vaccination programme and
will work as part of the vaccination team alongside other registered clinical
professionals.
Main duties of the job
To champion the COVID19 vaccination programme
Administer vaccinations in line with National Protocol and
local Patient Specific Directives.
To ensure that the delivery of vaccinations complies with
both local and national standards. For example as set in the Green Book and on
site policy and procedure. e.g. cold chain,
storage, immunisation technique, sharps disposal, IPC etc.
To actively participate in health education and promotion
of vaccinations
To establish positive and professional relationships with
patients, colleagues and partners
To have an up to date awareness and knowledge of current
immunisation issues, controversies and protocols
To be able to competently and independently assess general
health and eligibility prior to vaccinations in line with protocol
To deal with sensitive information relating to health
issues an deal with the disclosure of illness sensitively
To complete consent forms with patients and to identify
where these are required
To identify required resources to assist with queries Please see JD for
full information
This post is based at Flagg Court Health Centre and The Glen
Medical Centre. All successful candidates will work on a bank basis and be
able to bid on shifts that are available.
Shifts are flexible and change depending on day or week, we
usually run clinics between the times below but are subject to change.
0800-1400
1400-2000
All vaccinators are expected to be at their station ready to
work.
About us
South Tyneside Health Collaboration (STHC) are
a GP Federation and valued system partner, set up to bring together South
Tyneside General Practices to work collaboratively in delivering services at
scale across the borough of South Tyneside.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Within this role the post holder will be required to
To champion the COVID19 vaccination programme
Administer vaccinations in line with the National Protocol
and local Patient Specific Directives.
To ensure that the delivery of vaccinations complies with
both local and national standards. For example as set in the Green Book and on
site policy and procedure. e.g. cold chain, storage, immunisation technique,
sharps disposal, IPC etc.
To actively participate in health education and promotion
of vaccinations
To establish positive and professional relationships with
patients, colleagues and partners
To have an up to date awareness and knowledge of current
immunisation issues, controversies and protocols
To be able to competently and independently assess general
health and eligibility prior to vaccinations in line with protocol
To deal with sensitive information relating to health
issues an deal with the disclosure of illness sensitively
To complete consent forms with patients and to identify
where these are required
To identify required resources to assist with queries
To document
immunisations using mandates systems
To support
colleagues, such as to demonstrate duties to new vaccinators within the
induction process
Ensure effective
and efficient use of vaccines and resources
Adhere to South
Tyneside Health Collaboration policies and procedures
Keep updated on the
developments within the COVID19 Vaccination programme
Report any adverse
reactions on the Yellow Card Reporting scheme
Understand and
comply with the consent process for vaccinations
Apply principles of
confidentiality at all times, in accordance with NMC guidelines
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Within this role the post holder will be required to
To champion the COVID19 vaccination programme
Administer vaccinations in line with the National Protocol
and local Patient Specific Directives.
To ensure that the delivery of vaccinations complies with
both local and national standards. For example as set in the Green Book and on
site policy and procedure. e.g. cold chain, storage, immunisation technique,
sharps disposal, IPC etc.
To actively participate in health education and promotion
of vaccinations
To establish positive and professional relationships with
patients, colleagues and partners
To have an up to date awareness and knowledge of current
immunisation issues, controversies and protocols
To be able to competently and independently assess general
health and eligibility prior to vaccinations in line with protocol
To deal with sensitive information relating to health
issues an deal with the disclosure of illness sensitively
To complete consent forms with patients and to identify
where these are required
To identify required resources to assist with queries
To document
immunisations using mandates systems
To support
colleagues, such as to demonstrate duties to new vaccinators within the
induction process
Ensure effective
and efficient use of vaccines and resources
Adhere to South
Tyneside Health Collaboration policies and procedures
Keep updated on the
developments within the COVID19 Vaccination programme
Report any adverse
reactions on the Yellow Card Reporting scheme
Understand and
comply with the consent process for vaccinations
Apply principles of
confidentiality at all times, in accordance with NMC guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All vaccinators must hold a current registration with the NMC, GMC, HCPC or GPhC and their role be listed in the approved professions as dictated in the Vaccine PGD.
- All vaccinators must have completed the mandatory training on the e-LfH website:
- COVID-19 Vaccinators Core Knowledge
- COVID-19 Moderna
- COVID-19 Pfizer (Comernity)
- Influenza
-
-
- All vaccinators must complete an hour induction process on site to include vaccination competency assessment and individual PGD assessments with the clinical lead.
- All vaccinators must be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft applications. Understand or be willing to learn the outcomes4health recording system.
- Must adhere to their registration code of practice
- 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).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All vaccinators must hold a current registration with the NMC, GMC, HCPC or GPhC and their role be listed in the approved professions as dictated in the Vaccine PGD.
- All vaccinators must have completed the mandatory training on the e-LfH website:
- COVID-19 Vaccinators Core Knowledge
- COVID-19 Moderna
- COVID-19 Pfizer (Comernity)
- Influenza
-
-
- All vaccinators must complete an hour induction process on site to include vaccination competency assessment and individual PGD assessments with the clinical lead.
- All vaccinators must be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft applications. Understand or be willing to learn the outcomes4health recording system.
- Must adhere to their registration code of practice
- 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).
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).
