Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to assist with the Autumn
2023 COVID-19 national vaccination delivery programme. We are looking for
non-registered vaccinators to join our existing vaccination hub casual workforce.
The post holder will need to have healthcare and/or
social care experience. You will have great people skills and enjoy working as
a team in a fast-paced environment.
Full training and supervision will be provided. 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.
Please see the attached job description and person
specification for further details.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the
published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed
application forms therefore 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.
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.
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
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Ability to record accurate information
- Ability to work according to protocols under clinical supervision
- Ability to deal with patients in a professional and compassionate manner, offering empathy and reassurance as appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate professional conduct, preserve patient rights and promote mutual respect amongst colleagues
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent
- Training will be given to undertake specific COVID19 vaccination and competency assessed and training in basic life support and anaphylaxis
Desirable
- Basic Life Support training
Experience
Essential
- Commitment and willingness to undertake learning and development courses as required to ensure competency for role, this will include vaccine training, administration training, basic life support, statutory and mandatory training
Desirable
- Experience of administering vaccines within a primary care team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance if required
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects SDHC values at an individual and team level
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently between locations in a timely manner as required in post
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Ability to record accurate information
- Ability to work according to protocols under clinical supervision
- Ability to deal with patients in a professional and compassionate manner, offering empathy and reassurance as appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate professional conduct, preserve patient rights and promote mutual respect amongst colleagues
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent
- Training will be given to undertake specific COVID19 vaccination and competency assessed and training in basic life support and anaphylaxis
Desirable
- Basic Life Support training
Experience
Essential
- Commitment and willingness to undertake learning and development courses as required to ensure competency for role, this will include vaccine training, administration training, basic life support, statutory and mandatory training
Desirable
- Experience of administering vaccines within a primary care team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance if required
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects SDHC values at an individual and team level
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently between locations in a timely manner as required in post
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.
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)
