Bank Nurse Vaccinator

Job responsibilities

2. Job Purpose

• To support the Community Nursing Services with Autumn/Winter Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations for people in their own home and in Nursing, Residential and Learning Disability care homes within Kingston

3. Dimensions

To be able to work collaboratively across all community and primary care systems in organising, coordinating and administration of Flu/Covid-19 vaccines

To ensure the safe handling, storage, and administration of vaccinations as per current PGDs and the up-to-date National Protocol

To demonstrate an excellent level of communication skills to ensure the patients; their relatives and where relevant, the staff in care homes have a clear understanding of the procedures

To continually promote and support the delivery of the Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations

To provide the advice to all patients, relatives, carers and care homes staff as per PGD and the National Protocol

Ensure that patients are treated safely and courteously, while minimising distress and discomfort throughout the procedure

To work autonomously and as part of a team as necessary

To check patient details against the forms completed to ensure the accurate and complete documentation

To recognise an unwell patient or symptoms of anaphylaxis and act in accordance with current guidelines

To follow all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

To ensure correct vaccination technique as per training provided

To minimise wastage of vaccinations by appropriate stock rotation and efficient planning

To check and enter patient data into software database in a timely way and document care in EPR system.

To be able to travel across different locations

To dispose of clinical waste as per local guidelines

To ensure use of PPE as per national guidelines and adhere to infection control practices between individuals

Set up/configuration of the vaccination station

4. Key Result Areas

Clinical

To follow infection control, uniform and PPE procedures

To practice safe techniques of vaccinations administration

To ensure competency when undertaking the clinical role

Keep accurate timely documentation and up to date care plans.

Educator

To advise patients, families and carers on possible side effects following vaccinations and assist in advising on the action to be taken.

Communicator

Use a high level of interpersonal, IT and communication skills to communicate effectively with residents and care home staff

Provide high quality written reports and any other written documentation as necessary.

Listen and empathise with the needs and wishes of users and their carers.

Other

• Hold a driving licence
• Have access to own car

Personal qualities

Essential

• Able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Innovative
• Enthusiastic
• Able to work alone

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Level 1 Nurse
• Registered Physiotherapist
• Registered podiatrist
• Other registered medical professional
• Diploma/Degree

Desirable

• Experience in delivering flu and Covid-19 vaccinations

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate clinical experience post registration
• Experience of delivery of care to people with complex needs
• Negotiating and working across organisational boundaries
• Working as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Mentoring students and other health care professionals
• Experience of lone working and decision making

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NMC Code
• Understanding of national policy governing the delivery of adults and older peoples services
• Awareness of current developments in health and social care
• Knowledge of clinical governance/ risk management and reporting
• An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of audit and research

Desirable

• Awareness of issues surrounding care homes

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Evidence of up-to-date based knowledge and skill
• Evidence of ability to maintain high standards of care
• Evidence of professional development and knowledge
• Able to analyse situations and problem solve as necessary
• Ability to develop and maintain partnership working
• Ability to motivate staff
• Report writing skills

Other factors

Essential

• Valid driving license
• Must be a car driver and have use of car

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).