PCN Vaccination Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse with specialist skills in immunisation to join our PCN nursing team. The post-holder will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based immunisation and vaccination services across all our six sites in West Wirral. The post holder will also take a proactive role in the patient counselling, education and engagement to increase confidence and participation in immunisation programmes.

Please note this role is a flexible post, that may compliment your existing part-time role. We are looking for someone who has availability for 2-3 days per week, days can be scheduled around the needs of the successful candidate.

Ensure that patient identifiable information, laptops and smartcards are transported in line with the information governance policy.

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded promptly in the patients notes on Emis.

Maintain infection control standards in varied and challenging environments in line with the organisations infection control policy and procedural guidance.

Ensure the safety of patients, relatives and colleagues and to report all incidents and near misses in line with the risk management policy.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding adult and children guidance to ensure that those at risks of abuse/suffering abuse are identified and the necessary process to protect them is followed.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

Communication

Liaise and interact with multi-professional teams across organisational boundaries, including primary care, social services and secondary care providers according to patient needs and appropriate care pathways.

Maintain communication with all healthcare professionals and outside agencies to ensure seamless, patient-centre service provision.

Ensure effective communication so that the patient receives the appropriate level of care and wherever possible to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.

Communicate effectively with other team members; especially the Lead Nurse ensuring they are regularly updated on PCN Nursing activity.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication;

Enthusiastic about health promotion and lifestyle changes.

Personal and people development

Act as a clinical supervisor for nursing associates in the team, ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority

Operate as an effective member of the PCN; collaboration is key

Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision and regular appraisal as per PCN policy

Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development

Recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team.

Health, safety and security

Complete all mandatory health and safety training as per PCN policy

Utilise effect risk assessment to identify and mitigate any risks involved in work activities.

Quality

Escalate any quality and risk concerns to appropriate team members

Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems

Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care

Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team

Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms

Have an understanding of relevant practice's policies, available in the PCN staff handbook

Be able to manage your own time effectively.

Equality and diversity

Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers

Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend annual updates and mandatory training as required;

Highlight any gaps in knowledge/training needs to their line manager to allow them the opportunity to offer support in order to fulfil the duties of this post;

Act in a manner that safeguards children and/or vulnerable adults as applicable to the role

Work in line with organisational policies and procedural guidelines.

Act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct

This JD is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. The role is likely to evolve to meet the changing needs of the service

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Who we're looking for...
• Registered Nurse (NMC) with current PIN
• Experience in primary care essential
• Demonstrated experience in delivering immunisation and vaccination programmes.
• Knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases and national immunisation schedules.
• Competence in maintaining cold chain and infection control procedures.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong IT and record-keeping skills, shared drive, MS Teams and Excel
• Must drive and be willing to work in community

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

Healthier West Wirral Primary Care Network

Address

Healthier West Wirral PCN

A2 admin offices

Champions Business Park

Wirral

CH49 0AB

Employer's website

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