Nurse Vaccinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Covid-19 Vaccinator you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing a caring, quality service to patients during the mass delivery of the Covid-19 vaccine. You will be responsible for administering the vaccine to the patient population as per the mass vaccination delivery model.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF 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 Covid-19 Vaccinator.

BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.

Undertake specific assigned tasks, project support or development which may arise from time to time.

Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Central Healthcare protocol.

Follow agreed protocols, referring to senior people for guidance.

Demonstrate pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote an uptake of services.

Maintain the ethos and culture of Central Healthcare.

Positively promote Central Healthcare.

Ensure rationalisation of resources.

To assist in enhanced and extended services to grow the professional offerings of the business.

Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate.

To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.

Train staff to attain optimum performance.

To build and maintain relationships with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, GP surgery personnel, care home personnel, CCG personnel etc.

Behave in a professional manner at all times.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Good communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Work well under pressure.
• Able to work as a team member.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Nursing qualification, with active NMC registration, or
• Registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Dentist.
• Any other suitable registered or unregistered healthcare professional with equivalent proven experience.
• Basic Life Support, Safeguarding and Anaphylaxis training

Experience

Essential

• Immunisation training and experience of delivering immunisations.
• Ability to make decisions appropriate to your role and level of competence.

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

Barnsley Healthcare Federation

Address

Oaks Park Primary Care Centre

Thornton Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 3NE

Employer's website

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