Job responsibilities
Job Title: - COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Vaccinator Care Support Worker
Location: - Please note vaccination clinics across East Devon, include in outreach settings, housebound and care home visits, hospital sites and Greendale Vaccination Centre.
Pay Rates: £10.40 to £11.14
Shift Patterns:majority of shifts are weekday with some weekend availability during peak periods
Contract length: Seasonal
About the Trust -
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide for more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital (EX31 4JB) and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) (EX2 5DW).Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes.We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our hospitals are both renowned for their research, innovation and links to universities.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a Care support worker in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What you can add:
- Administration of the vaccine to already consented and assessed individuals Assess the patients readiness for vaccination
- Address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment has already taken place Ensure preparation of the vaccine has been undertaken appropriately
- Check vaccine before administration and report any concerns i.e. about the syringe/needle/dose to the clinical supervisor. Cross check that vaccine batch numbers are recorded under the correct patient records
- Disposal of syringes and sharps as per the clinical waste policy
- Take on accountability for preparation and/or administration of the vaccine
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
Desirable:
- Educated to NVQ 3-4 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and short courses or equivalent clinical previous proven experience. For example Health and social care.
- First aid training
- Experience in giving injections or vaccinations previously
Knowledge and experience:
- Commitment and willingness to undertake learning and development courses as required to ensure competency for role, this will include COVID19 vaccine specific training, basic life support, anaphylaxis and NHS statutory and mandatory training
- Willingness to undertake competency assessments
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Carebe part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light CardNHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestylebeing on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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