Zero Hour Vaccinator
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for suitably qualified healthcare professionals to join our team in York to assist with the mass delivery of the Flu and Covid-19 vaccination programmes to our patient population.
At Haxby Group we are working hard to ensure we are readily prepared to provide the vaccines to our patients, whilst ensuring we provide a caring, quality service at all times.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to share an opportunity for suitably registered healthcare professionalsincluding nurses, paramedics, and pharmaciststo join our team in Scarborough and support the delivery of seasonal and other vaccination campaigns.
We are seeking reliable and committed individuals who thrive in a team environment, are eager to learn, and are looking for a fresh and rewarding challenge. Flexibility is key, as we need people who can adapt to the ever-changing needs of our programmes. As a vaccinator, you will be fully briefed on the delivery programme and receive any necessary training within our highly supportive environment.
The successful applicants will be dynamic, highly motivated individuals, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider practice and nursing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to step forward and play your part in the continued fight against Influenza and Coronavirus.
About us
We are a leading primary care organisation that delivers high quality care from GP practices in York, Hull and Scarborough. Innovative and committed, we are at the forefront of developments within our field. We are well organised and deliver high quality care with a range of friendly and supportive staff.
Selection for Interview process
If you are applying through NHS Jobs, you will notice you are asked if you would like a guaranteed interview as part of the Two Tick disability scheme. Whilst this is an admirable government initiative, please be aware we are not signed up to this scheme. This is a question on the NHS jobs application form which is outside of our own control. Our own process ensures we consider candidates on the merit of their application only and we do not ask any questions regarding a disability as part of our selection process.
Job responsibilities
- Assess the patients readiness for vaccination within your scope.
- Address any concerns the patient may have and ensure that clinical assessment has taken place prior to vaccination.
- Communicate routine, complex and sensitive information to patients and/or their relatives and colleagues.
- Dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials within your scope.
- Administration of the vaccines to patients whom have consented and been assessed, ensuring it is conducted in line with the patients current condition i.e. standing or seated.
- Ensure correct use of equipment, e.g. syringes and needles.
- Ensure that vaccine batch numbers are appropriately recorded in the patient record.
- Adhere to the businesses clinical waste and sharps protocols when disposing of syringes and sharps.
- Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
- Follow in house, local and national Infection Control guidelines.
- Responsible for safe use of equipment and resources, ensuring equipment is maintained and suitable for use.
- Assist with the monitoring of vaccine and other related stock.
- Undertake mandatory training and other training relevant to the role.
- Participate in clinical audits within your scope.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of health and safety and security at mass vaccination sites.
- Work with the team to ensure high standards of cleanliness of work stations.
- Work with the Management team to coordinate workload and service needs.
- Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as Immuniser.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Able to work at the desired times.
- Flexibility of hours for cover.
- Good sickness record.
Competencies/Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Commitment and willingness to undertake training as necessary.
- Good communication - written and verbal.
- Ability to listen and empathise.
- Work well under pressure.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Be self-motivated.
- Hard working and willing.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Enthusiastic.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
- Ability to follow instruction and direction.
Desirable
- An interest in Primary Care.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Reliable.
- Flexible.
- Excellent attendance record.
Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- You may have or be one or more of the following:
- NVQ Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 3 or above.
- Relevant Nursing qualification.
- Registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Dentist.
- Any other suitable registered or unregistered healthcare professional with equivalent proven experience.
- Good customer service skills.
- Good administrative and organisational skills.
- IT literate with good keyboard skills.
- Telephone skills.
- Ability to make decisions appropriate to your role and level of competence.
- Understand and observe strict confidentiality.
Desirable
- Immunisation training and experience of delivering immunisations.
- First Aid training.
- Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis training.
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
Haxby Group
Address
Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre
2 The Village
York
YO32 2LL
United Kingdom
