Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
Principal Responsibilities:
Clinical assessment and
administration:
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Conduct pre-vaccination
clinical assessments to confirm meeting the criteria for safe vaccination,
including previous vaccinations undertaken, current health condition,
assessment of any clinical conditions (medical history) and allergies.
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Address any potential adverse
reaction risks and provide information and advice on any adverse reactions and
contra indications.
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Address any concerns that may
arise regarding the vaccine and contra-indications with patients.
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Ensure understanding of the
vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
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Ensure vaccine preparation as
per the standard operating procedure (SOP).
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Perform a visual check of the
vaccine type, serial number and expiry date.
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Ensure accurate recording of
required vaccine stocks, replenishment of consumables, PPE and sanitisation
materials.
Behaviors / Ways of working / Work approach
Manage and prioritise own
workload.
Work as an effective team
member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote
excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.
Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness
and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients 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 patients as safe as possible.
Follow practices and national
policies including Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national protocols or
standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed. These include SOPs on
the safe storage, administration, and disposal of the vaccines.
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.
Practice 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
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.
Key Job Specifics and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care
Responsible for providing
specialist advice 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 atmosphere) and convert complex
technical information into easily to understand communication.
Responsibilities for policy and service development implementation
Observe infection control
procedures.
Adheres to Professional Code
of conduct and maintains own professional development ensuring fit for practice.
Ensures that all NHS statutory
& mandatory training is kept up to date. Attends all mandatory training as
needed. This includes BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
Follow local and national
policy making comments on proposals for change.
Respond to queries or escalate
to the clinical supervisor.
Support more junior staff in
the provision of care including training in the use of protocols as needed.
Responsibilities for financial and physical resources
Responsible for the safe and
effective use of equipment and other resources, ensuring equipment is
maintained in good working order.
Ensure vaccine, stationery and
health promotion resources are available in immediate work area and monitored
appropriately.
Responsibilities for human resources (including training)
Improve and maintain personal
and professional development by participating in continuing professional
development activities.
Attend statutory and mandatory
training in compliance with requirements.
Have an awareness of BMG
policies and procedures that affect the management of staff.
Involved in the induction and
supervision of new and existing staff.
Responsibilities for information resources (including systems access)
Effectively use IT support
systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery.
Use of an electronic patient
record system.
Submit accurate and timely
activity data as required.
Freedom to Act
To make judgements and
decisions within the confines of own professional code of conduct boundaries
and within national and trust guidelines/policies for self and report to the
Vaccination Lead and Manager.
Work independently with some
supervision.
