Job summary
The Flu and Covid vaccination programme supports the strategic and operational implementation of the vaccination programme across MSE Trust is responsible for delivering a fast paced, dynamic vaccination programme to the people of Essex. Our strategy is to leave no-one behind and therefore the focus of the programme is to ensure everyone has equal opportunity to receive a vaccine should they wish to have one. The vaccination programme will continue to be offered through the 3 sites, Basildon, Southend and Broomfields. The postholder will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including:
o Registered nurses
o Registered midwives
o Registered nursing associates
o Operating department practitioners, paramedics or physiotherapists registered in Part
13, 8 or 9 of the Health and Care Professions Council register
o Pharmacists
This will ensure consistency of approach throughout MSE Trust ensure that capacity is utilised as effectively as possible and all opportunities for raising the profile of the Covid vaccination are capitalised on.
Main duties of the job
Ensure all paperwork has been provided pre-vaccination by the staff, check identity & confirm vaccine details (type, date, time, dose)Being able to assess staff and understand the pre-requisites of giving immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, the aftercare, and the relevant advice.To act as a strong advocate for the Flu and covid vaccination campaign by actively promoting uptake.Ensure that all statutory & mandatory training is up to date. This includes CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Immunisation training.To maintain the necessary communication and liaison with all members of the nursing disciplines and allied professions.Provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior and clerical staff members of the Immunisation service.Maintain own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law and following recognised codes of practice. The Nurse is also required to be aware of and comply with Trust policies on Health and Safety.
Develop opportunities for innovation through analysis.
There is a requirement to maintain information and databases.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning and Organisational Skills
Be responsible for leading the co-ordination of work as required, management and resource utilisation.
Manage the planning, delivery and assurance of a large-scale programme of continuous improvement work and will require strong project and programme management skills.
Co-ordinate local project teams and ensure that all personnel involved with programme and project activities understand their roles and carry them out effectively, taking corrective action where appropriate.
To be accountable and lead for specific designated work streams relevant to the programme areas of responsibility in fulfilling a duty to deliver against the agreed set of service expectations.
Efficiently deal with crises, emergencies and contingencies with the lowest level of disruptions.
Freedom to act
To make judgements and decisions within the confines of own professional code of conduct boundaries and within national and trust guidelines/policies for self and report to the Vaccination Site Leads.
Interpret overall health service policy and strategy.
Act with minimal guidelines and set goals and standards for others.
Physical effort
Manual handling of equipment (e.g. records, vaccination equipment).
Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort (walking, standing up). Sit moderate periods in the office when using visual Display Units / writing records / correspondence.
Lift and carry patient records and equipment daily
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning and Organisational Skills
Be responsible for leading the co-ordination of work as required, management and resource utilisation.
Manage the planning, delivery and assurance of a large-scale programme of continuous improvement work and will require strong project and programme management skills.
Co-ordinate local project teams and ensure that all personnel involved with programme and project activities understand their roles and carry them out effectively, taking corrective action where appropriate.
To be accountable and lead for specific designated work streams relevant to the programme areas of responsibility in fulfilling a duty to deliver against the agreed set of service expectations.
Efficiently deal with crises, emergencies and contingencies with the lowest level of disruptions.
Freedom to act
To make judgements and decisions within the confines of own professional code of conduct boundaries and within national and trust guidelines/policies for self and report to the Vaccination Site Leads.
Interpret overall health service policy and strategy.
Act with minimal guidelines and set goals and standards for others.
Physical effort
Manual handling of equipment (e.g. records, vaccination equipment).
Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort (walking, standing up). Sit moderate periods in the office when using visual Display Units / writing records / correspondence.
Lift and carry patient records and equipment daily
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level of education Hold a full current driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Immunisation experience Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries Experience of working within a multi-agency setting. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other IT systems Highly developed specialist knowledge in relation to the NHS and NHS management issues. Experience of working within a vaccination setting.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / APTITUDES
Essential
- Excellent managerial qualities to support, guide and inform staff. Excellent interpersonal and clear and concise communication skills Decisive and robust decision making Ability to absorb and interpret new information quickly as well as interpret data in a variety of formats
PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, lead and motivate others. Demonstrates continuous self-development.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level of education Hold a full current driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Immunisation experience Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries Experience of working within a multi-agency setting. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other IT systems Highly developed specialist knowledge in relation to the NHS and NHS management issues. Experience of working within a vaccination setting.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / APTITUDES
Essential
- Excellent managerial qualities to support, guide and inform staff. Excellent interpersonal and clear and concise communication skills Decisive and robust decision making Ability to absorb and interpret new information quickly as well as interpret data in a variety of formats
PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, lead and motivate others. Demonstrates continuous self-development.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
