Bank Vaccination Nurse

at  Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Vaccination Nurse within the trust wide Clinical Skills Team within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who will be responsible for the delivery and optimisation of the national vaccination adult programme. This role will require high level organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• this is a BANK post*

Shortlisting planned for 25 October 2024
Interviews planned for 1 November 2024

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will receive supervision and guidance around clinical activity from the Vaccination Team Co-ordinator.
Will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive vaccination to include:
Health & Social Care staff seasonal vaccination programmes.
Mass vaccination in outbreak/pandemic situation.
Expansion of the public health agenda, i.e. introduction of new vaccines, associated health promotion campaigns.
Vaccinations for new starters to the Trust.
Also assist with the delivery if identified training as part of the Trust Clinical Skills Team.
Will individually assess clients prior to vaccination. This may require analysis of whether to defer or refer on, including review of current health status, clinical condition, current medication and reference to national policy.
Must have undertaken vaccine related training.
Must have undertaken appropriate training for working under PGDs for supply/ administration of
Ensure they are up to date with relevant issues and clinical skills relating to immunisation and management of anaphylaxis, with evidence of appropriate Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Administer prescribed vaccines as authorised to Trust inpatients.
Maintain clinical standards ensuring hand hygiene is performed before and after every client contact, that vaccination takes place in safe environment equipment/emergency drugs are in date and accessible, reporting any concerns to the Vaccine Centre Co-ordinator.
Co-ordinate delivery of vaccines and equipment to trust sites from the Medicines Management Distribution
Adhere to policy and practice to ensure safe storage, handling preparation and administration of vaccines and
Be accountable for ensuring cold chain maintenance during the transport of vaccines and for any fridges or cold chain porters used for
Act as a resource increasing the pool of knowledge around
Contribute towards a reduction of clinical risk, preventing significant events, acting upon them and the associated cost implications of dealing with errors, e.g. setting up recall clinics.
Work collaboratively with the Vaccination Team and Co-ordinator, Information Team, Matrons and Ward Managers, Divisional Lead Nurses ensuring that vaccination is available to those eligible across the Trust.
Communication/Relationship Requirements
Work as part of a skill - mix team actively promoting vaccination
Act as an advocate for adults encouraging them to make an informed choices about vaccination using negotiation, motivation and reassurance skills to gain client
Effectively communicate with client groups and their carers giving complex information and guidance with reference to vaccination and be able to communicate when there are barriers to understanding such as instances where English is not the clients’ first
Effectively liaise and communicate with other agencies involved with the client groups and their carers with reference to
Maintain close working relationships with provider services, clinical leads, public health, medicines management teams regarding overcoming barriers to improve the service through the efficient and timely sharing of information.
Identify and report in a timely manner on any key factors affecting access / uptake of