Job summary
As a Clinical Co-ordinator for Covid 19 Vaccinations, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. The post holder will undertake a clinical supervisory role, overseeing a team of Immunisers.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Coordinator the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. The post holder will undertake a clinical supervisory role, overseeing a team of vaccinators. In particular, the post holder will be responsible for:
- Delivery of a safe service, assisting to influence and facilitate change within the setting and service areas.
- The supervision of clinical assessment prior to vaccination.
- Supporting the reviews of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions and offering specialist advice as needed.
- The supervision, planning and configuration of the vaccination clinics
- The clinical supervision of safe vaccination delivery.
- The supervision of drawing up and preparation of the vaccine prior to administration and ensuring that each activity is recorded.
- Training and supporting staff in all aspects of vaccine administration and delivery.
- Maintaining cold chain and supporting with transportation of vaccine.
- Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures.
- Have in depth knowledge of the current legislation and guidance in relation to Covid 19 Vaccination.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration, GPhC for pharmacists, HCPC for allied healthcare professionals.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training, to post graduate level.
- Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in a similar role in public sector.
- Experience of working with adults and children or willingness to vaccinate and supervise all age groups.
- Recent experience in clinical supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
- Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management.
- Effective skills in communicating complex and sensitive information and in difficult situations, requiring empathy, reassurance, persuasion and influence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration, GPhC for pharmacists, HCPC for allied healthcare professionals.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training, to post graduate level.
- Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in a similar role in public sector.
- Experience of working with adults and children or willingness to vaccinate and supervise all age groups.
- Recent experience in clinical supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
- Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management.
- Effective skills in communicating complex and sensitive information and in difficult situations, requiring empathy, reassurance, persuasion and influence.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
