Bank - Covid Vaccinator

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

Are you a registered healthcare professional looking for a chance to make a difference to protect our community? We want qualified vaccinators to contribute to the COVID vaccination programme in Liverpool. We have opened a new City Centre vaccination Hub at Pier Head and can offer bank shifts at Band 5 with variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Shifts are also available at the Aintree Hospital vaccination hub. The new hub is a collaboration between the Trust, Liverpool CCG and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

This role forms an integral part of the vaccination delivery in the Liverpool City region and you will be instrumental in ensuring we offer an excellent vaccination service to every individual who accesses our service. Anyone over the age of 18 can book to have a vaccine, so please join us to make a difference to our family and friends and the wider community that we serve. We are aiming to deliver thousands of vaccinations every week to keep our city safe.

Main duties of the job

If you are a Registered Healthcare Practitioner and would like to be part of this amazing programme to support our community, then we would love to hear from you.

You will undertake activities such as clinical assessment, supervision of junior staff, drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and post vaccine observations support.

Appropriate training, supervision and PPE will be provided to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers and patients.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

In its most recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission gave the Trust an overall rating of Good.

Date posted

25 June 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,615 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

287-BANK-85-21

Job locations

Staff Bank

Liverpool

L7 8XP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with the configuration of the vaccination pod and vaccination bay

Conducting clinical assessments

The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions
Preparation of the vaccine prior to administration by the immunisers using aseptic technique
Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
Undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support
Enable the delivery of the vaccination programme to the public in line with JCVI priorities by assisting with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the programme

Ensure clinic areas and equipment are available at the start of each session and replenished throughout the shift as required

Clinical Assessment

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

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.

Responsibilities for information resources (including systems access)

Effectively use IT support systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery
Use of an electronic patient record system
Submit accurate and timely activity data as required
Complete the clinical assessment form based on the above as means of approval for the the vaccinator to deliver the vaccination.Ensure knowledge of conditions that affect suitability for vaccination and previous vaccination history.
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 citizens
Ensure the citizens understanding of the vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
Ensure appropriate consent is obtained
Where available, direct any citizens with accessibility needs to an accessible pod.

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).
Ensure the reconstruction of the vaccine as per manufacturers instructions (where appropriate)
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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with the configuration of the vaccination pod and vaccination bay

Conducting clinical assessments

The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions
Preparation of the vaccine prior to administration by the immunisers using aseptic technique
Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
Undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support
Enable the delivery of the vaccination programme to the public in line with JCVI priorities by assisting with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the programme

Ensure clinic areas and equipment are available at the start of each session and replenished throughout the shift as required

Clinical Assessment

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

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.

Responsibilities for information resources (including systems access)

Effectively use IT support systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery
Use of an electronic patient record system
Submit accurate and timely activity data as required
Complete the clinical assessment form based on the above as means of approval for the the vaccinator to deliver the vaccination.Ensure knowledge of conditions that affect suitability for vaccination and previous vaccination history.
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 citizens
Ensure the citizens understanding of the vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
Ensure appropriate consent is obtained
Where available, direct any citizens with accessibility needs to an accessible pod.

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).
Ensure the reconstruction of the vaccine as per manufacturers instructions (where appropriate)
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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

Mentorship/teaching qualification
Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies
Experience within relevant clinical setting
Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
Evidence of working with students

Skills, abilities & knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to support less experienced staff
Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
Ability to problem solve
Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

Supportive of colleagues
Ability to work in changing environments
Committed to high standards of patient care
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
Maintain both personal and professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

Mentorship/teaching qualification
Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies
Experience within relevant clinical setting
Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
Evidence of working with students

Skills, abilities & knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to support less experienced staff
Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
Ability to problem solve
Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

Supportive of colleagues
Ability to work in changing environments
Committed to high standards of patient care
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
Maintain both personal and professional development

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.