Description

Job overview

As a Registered Health Care Professional working in immunisations, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. The post holder will undertake activities such as clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials.

In particular, the post holder will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the configuration of the vaccination pod and vaccination station
• conducting clinical assessments
• The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions
• Preparation of vaccine prior to administration by the immunisers using aseptic technique
• ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up- to-date skills and adhering to evidence- based policies and procedures

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing specialist device and technical services in relation to the care of patients.

• Required to work independently, under supervision
• Plan, advise and recommend treatment when necessary
• Handle difficult conversations (sensitive, language barriers, hostile atmospheres) and convert convert complex technical information into easily to understand communication

Working for our organisation

Your future at ELHT...

When you walk through the door, one of the first things you'll notice is that this Trust is full of talented people. Not just in the fields of medicine, nursing or diagnostics but in every part of the organisation. We are professional and passionate people who are all working together in an open and supportive culture.

We are committed to offering you a rewarding career and ensuring you feel a part of a flexible workforce that constantly seeks fresh ways of delivering the best care for our patients.

We don't just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously, and encourage you to do the same. As a Trust we want to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people to maintain a high performance culture.

Come and be a part of it

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• undertake multiple rolls such as: clinical assessments, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional support.
• enable the delivery of vaccinations to all eligible citizens by assisting the overall coordination of site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme
• Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are available at the start of each session

Clinic 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. o Ensure knowledge of conditions that affect suitability for vaccination and previous vaccination history. o 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 vaccine implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
• Record the medical check list and consent in the records system. o 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 the manufacture instructions.
• Perform a visual check of the vaccine type, serial number and thawing/expiry date.
• Assist the configuration of the vaccination pod, pod setup, recording of required vaccination stock, consumables, PPE and sanitisation materials.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in similar clinical role
• Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management
• Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD

Desirable criteria

• Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Clear communicator with excellent oral, writing, and presentation skills.
• Effective skills in communicating complex and sensitive information and in difficult situations, requiring empathy, reassurance, persuasion and influence
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workloads to changing and often tight deadlines
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
• Flexible approach to work and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
• Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
• Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
• Ability to work in a variety of settings
• Understandingofandcommitmenttoequalityof opportunity and good working relationships

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to post-graduate level in relevant subject
• Registered Health Care Professional e.g. NMC for nurses, GPhC for pharmacists and equivalent for other healthcare professionals
• Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake