Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to assist with the Autumn
2023 COVID-19 national vaccination delivery programme. We are looking for
registered healthcare professionals to join our existing vaccination hub casual
workforce.
The post holder must complete (or have completed) COVID19
vaccine training via ESR or eLearning for Health. You will have great people
skills and enjoy working as a team in a fast-paced environment.
Training will be provided and you will work as part of a
multidisciplinary team where you will also be required to supervise a small
team of non-registered vaccinators. You will adhere to National Protocols and
SDHC policies and procedures including safeguarding, infection control,
information governance, health and safety and equality and diversity.
We are based in Hampden Park (Eastbourne) however
vaccinations will also take place at various locations in East Sussex including
care homes and the homes of housebound patients therefore you must be willing
to travel with the ability to travel independently between locations in a
timely manner.
Between October and December 2023 (final dates to be
announced) we will have a variety of shifts available on weekdays and/or
weekends between 8am to 8pm, at times across 7 days per week.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of completed
application forms, you are encouraged to submit your application as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
- To assess patient suitability for vaccination based on age, medical history and any contraindications and obtain patient consent
- To review vaccination records, discuss potential risks and benefits, and address any concerns or questions raised by patients or their caregivers
- To take patients through the screening and consenting process prior to non-registered vaccinators administering the vaccine to patients
Please see job description for full details.
About us
We are an East Sussex based GP Federation, please see Working with SDHC document for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 during the autumn/winter vaccination programme. The post holder will be responsible for taking patients through the consenting process and administering the vaccine to patients and also supervising trained non-registered vaccinators who will be administering the vaccine to patients.
The post holder must be willing to complete the relevant COVID-19 vaccination training.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 during the autumn/winter vaccination programme. The post holder will be responsible for taking patients through the consenting process and administering the vaccine to patients and also supervising trained non-registered vaccinators who will be administering the vaccine to patients.
The post holder must be willing to complete the relevant COVID-19 vaccination training.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of handling difficult conversations
Desirable
- Experience of administering vaccines within a primary care team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently between locations in a timely manner as required in post
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance if required
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects SDHC values at an individual and team level
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualifications in order to be currently registered as a healthcare professional with relevant UK professional body, i.e. NMC
- Training will be given to undertake specific COVID19 vaccination and competency assessed
- Basic Life Support training
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- High levels of discretion, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to work according to protocols
- Ability to deal with patients/colleagues in a professional and compassionate manner
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings
- Awareness of information governance and data protection requirements
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of information governance, patient confidentiality and data protection requirements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of handling difficult conversations
Desirable
- Experience of administering vaccines within a primary care team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently between locations in a timely manner as required in post
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance if required
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects SDHC values at an individual and team level
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualifications in order to be currently registered as a healthcare professional with relevant UK professional body, i.e. NMC
- Training will be given to undertake specific COVID19 vaccination and competency assessed
- Basic Life Support training
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- High levels of discretion, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to work according to protocols
- Ability to deal with patients/colleagues in a professional and compassionate manner
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings
- Awareness of information governance and data protection requirements
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of information governance, patient confidentiality and data protection requirements
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).
Additional information
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
South Downs Health and Care Ltd (SDHC)
Address
12 Brodrick Close
& satellite sites, care homes & housebound patients
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 9NQ
Employer's website
http://www.sdhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
