Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS UNTIL 31/03/2025 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board needs vaccinators, or those suitably qualified who can undertake vaccinator training, urgently to help deliver one of the most vital parts of our winter preparations and preparedness. Our innovative and dynamic Immunisation teams are dedicated to improving immunisation uptake .
Main duties of the job
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The role encompasses responsibility for clinical delivery of vaccinations and patient safety, specialist advice on immunisation issues, and the opportunity to develop skills in both independent and team working.
We welcome applicants who are trained vaccinators and can demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly across North Wales and cooperatively with colleagues both within their own team and the wider multidisciplinary teams across the whole region. You will need to be motivated, conscientious and committed to supporting us to maintain high vaccination coverage.
The post holder will be part of BCUHB Immunisation Team and will be expected to offer vaccination advice and deliver vaccinations to patients and staff. The post holder will support the safe delivery of vaccines and help increase local uptake of vaccinations and may be asked to Immunise in other settings i.e. during an outbreak or mass immunisation programme. The ability to travel is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care professional
- Be in compliance with basic life support for adults and anaphylaxis training
- Professional awareness and ongoing development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Health Agenda
- National Minimum Standards for Immunisation
- Immunisation update
Experience
Essential
- General Awareness of the staff flu programme and Immunisation agenda
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing immunisation services
Aptitude and Abilities, Skills
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Good team player
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.
- Ability to deal with verbal and written aggression in a calm and professional manner.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the Health Board in a timely manner.
- Able to undertake the duties of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care professional
- Be in compliance with basic life support for adults and anaphylaxis training
- Professional awareness and ongoing development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Health Agenda
- National Minimum Standards for Immunisation
- Immunisation update
Experience
Essential
- General Awareness of the staff flu programme and Immunisation agenda
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing immunisation services
Aptitude and Abilities, Skills
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Good team player
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.
- Ability to deal with verbal and written aggression in a calm and professional manner.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the Health Board in a timely manner.
- Able to undertake the duties of the role.
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).
