LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company

Super Vaccinator - Zero Hour Contract

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

The post holder should be able to demonstrate an alignment to the values of the organisation and to consider how the post contributes to the objectives of the company.

Our Patients

Put patients at the centre of all services.

Make a positive difference for our patients.

Respond to the needs of the local population.

Respect the value of public money.

Our Team

Respect each other.

Trust one another.

Value each others contribution.

Empower our people.

Our Company

Be a trusted company.

Be a caring company.

Be innovative, agile, and adaptive.

Always deliver.

The post holder will work as member of the Super Vaccinator Team for LLRPCL. Being a registered nurse, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality childhood/Adult immunisation programme across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. delivering large scale immunisation and vaccination programmes within Primary care and community settings. To also support in the offer of vaccinations if an outbreak of disease occurs.

Main duties of the job

Prepare and administer immunisations/vaccinations safely and competently in accordance with professional accountability local/national standards and guidelines.

Competent and skilled in the administration of injectable intramuscular vaccines as well as the administration of nasal flu vaccine.

Respond to clinical emergencies (anaphylaxis) initiating basic life support to ensure emergency procedures are executed and reported in accordance with national and local policy.

Plan and co-ordinate clinic immunisation sessions and home visits.

Assess children and young people to ensure their inclusion for immunisation/vaccination programmes meets the required criteria for administration under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).

Ensure Cold Chain is managed in in accordance with maintaining the cold chain of medicines policy and audit/records are maintained.

Compliance with the medicines management standards throughout the process including robust awareness of immunisation history and contraindications to vaccination.

Assess and engage professional judgement to ensure parent / carer / young persons consent is informed in accordance with national and local policy/guidelines.

Support parent / carer / children and young peoples sensitivity to ensure their inclusion complies with equal opportunities and diversity.

Assess and signpost children and young people to the appropriate named Health Together practitioner for additional advice and support.

About us

TLLR PCL is key partner supporting the delivery of healthcare for the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We are a high-performing organisation meeting and achieving the highest standards of quality and governance with among the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction.Our goal is to provide commissioned services that are locally based for patients and designed to enhance integrated relationships with other providers of care. These other providers come from a number of sources including primary care, secondary care, and the independent sector. Depending on the nature of the service, we also look to work more collaboratively with agencies such as the Local Authorities. We have a commitment to improving healthcare for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland with services that are delivered locally.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£17.69 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0349-24-0011

Job locations

Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

Goliath Way

Coalville

Leicestershire

LE67 3FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Role

The post holder will work as member of the Super Vaccinator Team for LLRPCL. Being a registered nurse, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality childhood/Adult immunisation programme across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. delivering large scale immunisation and vaccination programmes within Primary care and community settings. To also support in the offer of vaccinations if an outbreak of disease occurs.

The post holder will be required to - :

Prepare and administer immunisations/vaccinations safely and competently in accordance with professional accountability local/national standards and guidelines.

- Competent and skilled in the administration of injectable intramuscular vaccines as well as the administration of nasal flu vaccine.

- Respond to clinical emergencies (anaphylaxis) initiating basic life support to ensure emergency procedures are executed and reported in accordance with national and local policy.

- Plan and co-ordinate clinic immunisation sessions and home visits.

- Assess children and young people to ensure their inclusion for immunisation/vaccination programmes meets the required criteria for administration under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).

- Ensure Cold Chain is managed in in accordance with maintaining the cold chain of medicines policy and audit/records are maintained.

- Compliance with the medicines management standards throughout the process including robust awareness of immunisation history and contraindications to vaccination.

- Assess and engage professional judgement to ensure parent / carer / young persons consent is informed in accordance with national and local policy/guidelines.

- Support parent / carer / children and young peoples sensitivity to ensure their inclusion complies with equal opportunities and diversity.

- Assess and signpost children and young people to the appropriate named Health Together practitioner where additional advice and support is indicated for identified health needs.

Key Result Areas

The below describes the important aspects of the role but is not an exhaustive list. The role will need to adapt as the immunisation agenda develops and matures.

Increase uptake of Vaccinations and Immunisations in areas of Inequalities and poor uptake, including those patients that are out of routine schedule or have incomplete vaccine history.

Support with any outbreak campaigns or mop up campaigns as required.

Support with Health Promotion to improve local community vaccine knowledge

Work with the local community and community leaders to promote vaccination and immunisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Role

The post holder will work as member of the Super Vaccinator Team for LLRPCL. Being a registered nurse, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality childhood/Adult immunisation programme across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. delivering large scale immunisation and vaccination programmes within Primary care and community settings. To also support in the offer of vaccinations if an outbreak of disease occurs.

The post holder will be required to - :

Prepare and administer immunisations/vaccinations safely and competently in accordance with professional accountability local/national standards and guidelines.

- Competent and skilled in the administration of injectable intramuscular vaccines as well as the administration of nasal flu vaccine.

- Respond to clinical emergencies (anaphylaxis) initiating basic life support to ensure emergency procedures are executed and reported in accordance with national and local policy.

- Plan and co-ordinate clinic immunisation sessions and home visits.

- Assess children and young people to ensure their inclusion for immunisation/vaccination programmes meets the required criteria for administration under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).

- Ensure Cold Chain is managed in in accordance with maintaining the cold chain of medicines policy and audit/records are maintained.

- Compliance with the medicines management standards throughout the process including robust awareness of immunisation history and contraindications to vaccination.

- Assess and engage professional judgement to ensure parent / carer / young persons consent is informed in accordance with national and local policy/guidelines.

- Support parent / carer / children and young peoples sensitivity to ensure their inclusion complies with equal opportunities and diversity.

- Assess and signpost children and young people to the appropriate named Health Together practitioner where additional advice and support is indicated for identified health needs.

Key Result Areas

The below describes the important aspects of the role but is not an exhaustive list. The role will need to adapt as the immunisation agenda develops and matures.

Increase uptake of Vaccinations and Immunisations in areas of Inequalities and poor uptake, including those patients that are out of routine schedule or have incomplete vaccine history.

Support with any outbreak campaigns or mop up campaigns as required.

Support with Health Promotion to improve local community vaccine knowledge

Work with the local community and community leaders to promote vaccination and immunisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Maintaining and improving quality of service.

Desirable

  • - Childhood Vaccination Experience
  • - Health Promotion experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of personal development
  • IT skills

Skills

Essential

  • - Managing competing priorities
  • - Able to work autonomously

Desirable

  • - Understanding barriers to immunisation uptake

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Flexible working travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Desirable

  • - Work in the community
  • - Primary care and community spaces
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Maintaining and improving quality of service.

Desirable

  • - Childhood Vaccination Experience
  • - Health Promotion experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of personal development
  • IT skills

Skills

Essential

  • - Managing competing priorities
  • - Able to work autonomously

Desirable

  • - Understanding barriers to immunisation uptake

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Flexible working travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Desirable

  • - Work in the community
  • - Primary care and community spaces

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).

Employer details

Employer name

LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company

Address

Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

Goliath Way

Coalville

Leicestershire

LE67 3FT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company

Address

Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

Goliath Way

Coalville

Leicestershire

LE67 3FT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Immunisation Nurse

Julie Green

julie.green61@nhs.net

07944386239

Details

Date posted

13 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£17.69 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0349-24-0011

Job locations

Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

Goliath Way

Coalville

Leicestershire

LE67 3FT


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)