Immunisation Nurse, Occupational Health BANK

at  Powys Teaching Health Board

Support the safe and efficient delivery of the Occupational Health (OH) preemployment health checks and immunisation programme.
Undertaking of pre-employment screening for all staff groups, students and
volunteers referring to OH guidelines and policy including those undertaking
Exposure Prone Procedures. Provide immunisation appropriate to their
occupation/employment and exposure risk.
Using clinical judgment advice on pre-employment screening outcomes
including possible adjustments and medical referrals. Assessing fitness to
undertake role.
Act as an advocate for the uptake of immunisations across the workforce.
Professional Duties
Identify, plan, and maintain the administration of the vaccine and immunisation
regimes, relevant to the occupation, as per local guidelines and policy.
Administer immunisations, vaccinations and adrenaline if needed, according to
Powys Health Board’s Patient Group Directives.
Undertake pre-employment health assessments for all potential employees in
accordance with the DOH guidelines and Occupational Health policy with
particular reference to “exposure prone procedures”.
Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standards of quality assured,
evidence-based practice e.g. safe cold chain storage of vaccines, and disposal
of clinical waste.
Assist in targeting those staff / hard to reach groups who may not have taken
up an immunisation offer e.g the influenza vaccine.
Transfer equipment and vaccines to and from clinic sessions.
Responsibilities
Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
Ensure that high standards of infection control are integral to all aspects of
clinical practice.
CAJE Reference : Cyfeirnod -: 2022/0126
ESR Position Number : Cyf ESR.: 42645577 - Approval Date : Dyddiad Cymeradwyo : 07/11/2022
Maintain complete and accurate client records and ensure security of strictly
confidential information and record keeping in line with any electronic records
management system used.
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk
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Communication
Approachable, motivated, and enthusiastic about working with staff groups.
Maintain effective communications with services, individuals, colleagues, and
Occupational Health professionals.
Work closely with members of the Occupational Health team.
Work closely with the Occupational Health Administration team, regarding
immunisation enquires, and interaction in immunisation sessions.
Ensure accurate, secure, robust documentation and effective communication of
all tasks.
Have regular meetings with the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Nurse and
wider team members.
Training
Undertake mandatory and other training specific for the post e.g. Immunisation
training, Basic Life Support, Anaphylaxis, Venepuncture etc.
The National two day minimum standards for immunisation training will be
arranged if not already completed. Powys annual immunisation update sessions
to be attended.
Skills in the delivery of immunisations, ensuring that data input is completed in
the Occupational Health management system.
Participate in clinical supervision and educational activities.
Support training of colleagues, such as nursing students.
Evaluation
Excellent team working skills.
Prior to decision making, have a good understanding of the current issues
pertaining to all Pre-employment vaccine requirements.
Able to identify resources and professionals to assist with queries.
Able to seek out information from relevant sources to evidenced based practice
e.g. Occupational Medicine, Public Health Wales, Department of Health, Powys
Immunisation Coordinator, Internal OH team members.
Planning
Contribute to the planning and administration of the process needed to deliver
the pre-employment checks.
Accurately record information on immunisation consent records if needed.
Report any adverse reactions to vaccinations on yellow card.
Report any adverse incidents to DATIX.
Keep an accurate electronic diary.
Complete any expenses claim

Please refer the Job description for details