Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic vaccination support worker who has a desire to work in the community with relevant transferrable skills to join the vaccination team in the delivery of the COVID 19 and the annual Flu Campaign to staff/patients.
You will be supporting the nurse and undertaking vaccinations for both staff and patients
If you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience to join the team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Vaccinator will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
- The post holder will work under the supervision of Band 6 (B6), and will be responsible for administering COVID-19 vaccine to clients within a team of staff working in premises agreed by the Trust.
- Configuration of the vaccination area.
- Administration of the vaccine using the National Protocol.
- Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per Trust/national guidelines.
- Adherence to infection control practices between individuals.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess the patients readiness for vaccination/address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment has already taken place.
- Administer the COVID vaccine to consented and assessed individuals.
- Ensure correct syringes and needles are used.
- Ensure that vaccine batch numbers are recorded under the correct patient.
- Disposal of syringes and sharps as per Trust clinical waste policy.
- Take on accountability for administration of the vaccine under the Trust/national protocol, once drawn up and clinical assessment carried out.
- Work pattern altering to meet service need and prioritising work issues accordingly with changes faced.
- Undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent.
- Assist with the overall setting up of the Vaccination Clinic and day to day delivery of the vaccinations, ensuring clinic rooms and equipment within area are prepared and sufficient stock of clinic supplies are available.
- Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with current national guidelines.
- Confirm the identity of the patient and the agreement of undertaking vaccination, addressing any concerns, and referring to B6 if required.
- Administer vaccines into the patients deltoid in accordance with training and local and national policies, procedures and standards.
- Once the vaccination is delivered, ensure proper disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per local and national guidelines
- Be able to respond to and make judgements on complications or emergency situations, such as anaphylaxis.
- Respond to queries appropriately and liaise where necessary to gain further advice or information.
- Monitor and report fridge temperatures in line with Cold Chain training/Trust policy.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess the patients readiness for vaccination/address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment has already taken place.
- Administer the COVID vaccine to consented and assessed individuals.
- Ensure correct syringes and needles are used.
- Ensure that vaccine batch numbers are recorded under the correct patient.
- Disposal of syringes and sharps as per Trust clinical waste policy.
- Take on accountability for administration of the vaccine under the Trust/national protocol, once drawn up and clinical assessment carried out.
- Work pattern altering to meet service need and prioritising work issues accordingly with changes faced.
- Undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent.
- Assist with the overall setting up of the Vaccination Clinic and day to day delivery of the vaccinations, ensuring clinic rooms and equipment within area are prepared and sufficient stock of clinic supplies are available.
- Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with current national guidelines.
- Confirm the identity of the patient and the agreement of undertaking vaccination, addressing any concerns, and referring to B6 if required.
- Administer vaccines into the patients deltoid in accordance with training and local and national policies, procedures and standards.
- Once the vaccination is delivered, ensure proper disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per local and national guidelines
- Be able to respond to and make judgements on complications or emergency situations, such as anaphylaxis.
- Respond to queries appropriately and liaise where necessary to gain further advice or information.
- Monitor and report fridge temperatures in line with Cold Chain training/Trust policy.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject and short courses or equivalent level of qualification and short courses or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject and short courses or equivalent level of qualification and short courses or significant equivalent previous proven experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
