Healthcare Vaccinator
Job Description
Job summary
The Healthcare Vaccinator will work as part of multidisciplinary Immunisation Team, in varied settings but not limited to Schools, community clinical and Immunisation sites (e.g., COVID-19 vaccine and mass school vaccination programmes) working to National protocol and PSDs, delivering a safe effective service.
While working under the supervision of a Registered Health Care Professional, will prepare and administer vaccines to patients of all age groups including adults and children of school age. The role will be required to undertake intramuscular, nasal and oral vaccinations including all vaccination routes.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
Workload will be generated by Clinical Leads based on service needs, including the delegation of administrative tasks to clinical staff if required.
Undertake routine and specialised tasks for which training and competency assessments have been completed.
Confirm patient identity and verify their willingness to proceed with vaccination. Address any questions or refer to the registered healthcare professional as appropriate.
Ensure the patient is comfortable, offer a seat if necessary, and position them appropriately for vaccination.
Assess the clients readiness for vaccination, addressing concerns, and confirming consent and clinical assessment.
Administer vaccines via all approved routes in accordance with training, protocols, and standards to pre-consented individuals.
Observe and assess client reactions immediately post-vaccination. Direct individuals to the observation area or alert a registered healthcare professional in case of complications.
Raise concerns with registered healthcare professionals regarding emergencies such as anaphylaxis, faints, or panic attacks.
Check vaccines and expiry dates before administration and report any concerns, ensuring batch numbers are accurately recorded.
Use and dispose of PPE and clinical/non-clinical waste following infection control procedures and national guidelines.
Take accountability for vaccine administration, including aftercare instructions and reminders for additional doses if applicable.
About us
IntraHealth is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.
We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since the company was founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.
We operate NHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire.
Job responsibilities
Policy Implementation
Adhere to local and national policies, including standard operating procedures.
Contribute to productivity and efficiency by participating in team discussions and initiatives.
Financial and Physical Resources
Ensure the safe and effective use of equipment, reporting maintenance needs as required.
Monitor, order, and maintain team stock and equipment.
Human Resources and Training
Complete mandatory and clinical training, including vaccine administration, basic life support, and clinical practices.
Minimise stock wastage through efficient usage.
Communication and Relationships
Communicate effectively with patients, including those who are distressed, anxious, or have communication difficulties (e.g., non-native English speakers, hearing impairments, or learning disabilities).
Engage with registered healthcare professionals regarding patient care concerns and personal development needs.
Support and orient new staff, including demonstrating duties.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, students, and peers.
Demands of the Role
Work evenings and weekends as required.
Liaise with parents/carers via face-to-face interactions, letters, or telephone calls.
Physical Effort
Frequent physical tasks, including bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and manual handling of equipment.
Stand for extended periods while delivering vaccinations.
Use visual display units, write records, and carry client records and equipment daily.
Travel to various vaccination venues as required.
Making Every Contact Count
Offer health and wellbeing advice during public interactions, leveraging opportunities to promote healthier lifestyles.
Mental Effort
Maintain concentration for vaccination, client assessment, and observation. Adapt to shifting priorities and service needs.
Emotional Effort
Handle difficult emotional situations, including interactions with aggressive or needle-phobic patients and family members.
Additional Information
Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and staff, complying with GDPR and related legislation.
Health & Safety: Adhere to Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and organizational policies, reporting concerns to senior staff.
Equal Opportunities: Ensure equal treatment of all staff and service users, following the organization's Equal Opportunities Policy.
Professional Code of Conduct: Comply with the professional groups code of conduct.
Health and Safety Obligations
Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and that of others affected by actions at work. Comply with statutory and organizational health and safety requirements.
Other Requirements
Computer literacy and presentation skills are essential.
Flexibility to adapt to clinical needs.
Person Specification
Attitudes, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to respect and value the opinions of others.
- To work evenings and weekends as service demands
- Flexibility, commitment, and adaptability to deliver a quality service.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Highly motivated
- Team Player and actively participate in meetings and clinical supervis
- Ability to work across geographical boundaries.
- Communicate well with parents, maintaining accurate records of interactions and vaccinations.
- Able to demonstrate professional dress and conduct.
- Commitment to quality and high standards of care
- Is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others.
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to make decisions appropriate to role, level of knowledge and competence.
- Working to protocols under clinical supervision
- Standard keyboard / Microsoft Office skills.
- Full driving licence and access to car.
- Ability to work under Patient Specific Direction and National Protocol
Desirable
- Experience in use of clinical software and coding, e.g., EMIS, SystemOne, Pinnacle
- Ability to deliver vaccination sessions and health promotion as needed.
- Ability to ensure all clinical documentation is stored securely and reported on to IT systems.
- Understanding of the data protection act, GDPR and patient confidentiality, consent, clinical governance, information governance and Caldicott requirements
Experience
Essential
- Commitment and willingness to undertake learning and development. Courses are required to ensure competency for the role including:
- Vaccination training
- Administration training
- Mandatory modules completed.
- Confidentiality and Data protection.
- Previous experience in Health Promotion
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health Promotion
- IT experience
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of delivering immunisations
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to level 3 in relevant subject or Care Certificate.
- Significant clinical equivalent previous proven experience.
- Good level of basic education GCSE/equivalent in Maths/English
Desirable
- Basic Adult & child Life Support and anaphylaxis
- Immunisation and Vaccination course.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Intrahealth Ltd
Address
Intrahealth Offices
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL2 6HT
