Job summary
As
a not-for-profit GP Federation, South Downs Health and Care is slightly
different in that we are not a GP Practice with our own list of patients.
Instead, we provide services at scale such as out of hours NHS GP services on
behalf of local practices (pre-booked appointments), Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination
Services and much more! SDHC also provide a Private GP service to the local
community.
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered vaccinator to
join our busy and friendly team of casual workers for the upcoming Autumn Flu & COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
You will join our team of GPs, GP Trainees,
Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Vaccinators and Phlebotomists who work
extremely hard in providing services to support GP Practices in East Sussex.
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 the Job Description/Person Specification for full details.
Training will be provided to undertake specific COVID19 vaccination and competency assessment
About us
Our vision is Better Health & Wellbeing. Today &
Tomorrow.
We enjoy and value a friendly atmosphere across the company
with staff who are willing to work collaboratively, with a 'can do' approach
and who like to be busy. We operate a culture where staff are encouraged to be
accountable and are willing to give and receive feedback directly with each
other in a respectful way so that we can all learn together and from each
other.
Please read the additional information provided.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE UNRESTRICTED
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be aware of which vaccine is being used on the shift
- To ensure the vaccination station is well stocked
- 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
- To ensure the patient is comfortable, seated if necessary, encourage them to relax their arm and make sure they are in the most appropriate position to receive the vaccine
- To check the vaccine before administration and report any concerns (i.e. about the syringe/needle/dose) to the Clinical Lead
- To cross check that the correct vaccine batch number is recorded against each patient
- To administer the vaccine to patients, ensuring the vaccine is administered via the intra-muscular route (the patients upper arm - deltoid muscle) in accordance with training and local and national protocol, procedures and standards
- To immediately observe the patients reaction following vaccination and refer any adverse events, issues, queries, concerns or complaints to the Clinical Lead
- PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be aware of which vaccine is being used on the shift
- To ensure the vaccination station is well stocked
- 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
- To ensure the patient is comfortable, seated if necessary, encourage them to relax their arm and make sure they are in the most appropriate position to receive the vaccine
- To check the vaccine before administration and report any concerns (i.e. about the syringe/needle/dose) to the Clinical Lead
- To cross check that the correct vaccine batch number is recorded against each patient
- To administer the vaccine to patients, ensuring the vaccine is administered via the intra-muscular route (the patients upper arm - deltoid muscle) in accordance with training and local and national protocol, procedures and standards
- To immediately observe the patients reaction following vaccination and refer any adverse events, issues, queries, concerns or complaints to the Clinical Lead
- PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold relevant qualification to be currently registered as a healthcare professional with UK professional body (i.e. NMC)
- Basic Life Support training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of handling difficult conversations
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of working according to protocols
Desirable
- Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of administering vaccines within a primary care team
Knowledge and other criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of information governance, patient confidentiality and data protection requirements
- DBS clearance at enhanced level
- Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects SDHC values at an individual and team level
- Open to receiving feedback
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently between locations in a timely manner as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold relevant qualification to be currently registered as a healthcare professional with UK professional body (i.e. NMC)
- Basic Life Support training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of handling difficult conversations
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of working according to protocols
Desirable
- Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of administering vaccines within a primary care team
Knowledge and other criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of information governance, patient confidentiality and data protection requirements
- DBS clearance at enhanced level
- Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects SDHC values at an individual and team level
- Open to receiving feedback
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently between locations in a timely manner as required
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).
