Job summary
1 MILLION VACCINES COMPLETE- BUT WE STILL HAVE MORE TO DO - WE NEED YOUR HELP
The Derbyshire Covid Vaccination Programme is looking to recruit Registered Healthcare Professionals into Band 5 Vaccinator roles to work on Bank on an as and when required basis throughout the county.
Are you fully registered and looking to earn some extra money around your current commitments or perhaps you have joined your professions temporary register to help with the effort?
The commitment to provide the Covid Vaccination to the people of Derbyshire requires skilled professionals to deliver and provide the vaccine safely.
Successful applicants following interview/screening and employment checks will be required to undertake full practical training in administration of the Vaccine ready for deployment.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Healthcare Professional you will undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support.
You will be vital in enabling the delivery of vaccinations to all eligible citizens by assisting with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in peoples own homes and via virtual consultations. During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Specific:
- Undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support.
- Enable the delivery of vaccinations to all eligible citizens by assisting with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme.
- Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are available at the start of each session.
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.
- Complete the clinical triage questionnaire based on the above, digitally or on paper.
- 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 patients/citizens.
- Ensure the citizens understanding of the vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
- Record the medical check list and consent in the records system.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with the configuration of vaccine station: vaccine, vaccine batch, staff member administrating vaccination, date and site confirmation.
- Deliver the drawn-up vaccine to a vaccinator and ensure details of drawing up and vaccine are recorded by vaccine support administrator in Vaccination record System.
- Assist and support the vaccination delivery (ensure national guidelines are respected regarding PPE, clinical and non-clinical waste, sanitisation).
- Coordinate the infection control and waste disposal, ensuring that all activities are adhered to the highest H&S standards.
Behaviour & work approach:
- Manage and prioritise own workload.
- Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.
- Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of citizens 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.
Patient safety and clinical governance:
- Use clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the citizens as safe as possible.
- Follow the centre and national policies including Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national protocols or standard operating procedures are followed. These include SOPs on the safe storage, administration and disposal of the vaccine.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Assist in the identification and assessment risks in work activities.
- Practise in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the site and its protocols and guidelines
- Work with team to maintain high standards of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department environment
- Actively promote diversity and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.
- Ensure that the practice complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles in addition to Statutory and Regulatory guidelines of the Professional Bodies (NMC, GPhC, HCPC and others).
- Safeguard people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Reflect on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made.
- Maintain compliance with staff mandatory training requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Specific:
- Undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support.
- Enable the delivery of vaccinations to all eligible citizens by assisting with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme.
- Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are available at the start of each session.
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.
- Complete the clinical triage questionnaire based on the above, digitally or on paper.
- 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 patients/citizens.
- Ensure the citizens understanding of the vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
- Record the medical check list and consent in the records system.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with the configuration of vaccine station: vaccine, vaccine batch, staff member administrating vaccination, date and site confirmation.
- Deliver the drawn-up vaccine to a vaccinator and ensure details of drawing up and vaccine are recorded by vaccine support administrator in Vaccination record System.
- Assist and support the vaccination delivery (ensure national guidelines are respected regarding PPE, clinical and non-clinical waste, sanitisation).
- Coordinate the infection control and waste disposal, ensuring that all activities are adhered to the highest H&S standards.
Behaviour & work approach:
- Manage and prioritise own workload.
- Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.
- Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of citizens 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.
Patient safety and clinical governance:
- Use clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the citizens as safe as possible.
- Follow the centre and national policies including Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national protocols or standard operating procedures are followed. These include SOPs on the safe storage, administration and disposal of the vaccine.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Assist in the identification and assessment risks in work activities.
- Practise in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the site and its protocols and guidelines
- Work with team to maintain high standards of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department environment
- Actively promote diversity and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.
- Ensure that the practice complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles in addition to Statutory and Regulatory guidelines of the Professional Bodies (NMC, GPhC, HCPC and others).
- Safeguard people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Reflect on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made.
- Maintain compliance with staff mandatory training requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in relevant professional field
Registration
Essential
- Professional Registration in relevant field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in relevant professional field
Registration
Essential
- Professional Registration in relevant field
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
