Title: Registered Healthcare Professional – Vaccination
Registration Status: Nurse or midwife registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Pharmacists currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Chiropodists/podiatrists, dieticians, occupational therapists, orthoptists, orthotists/prosthetists, paramedics, physiotherapists, radiographers and speech and language therapists currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Reports to: Line Manager
Responsible to: Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd (SHCPL, ‘The Federation’) / Surrey Heath Primary Care Network (PCN) and the GP Practice.
Base: Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd, Theta Building, Lyon Way, Frimley Rd, Frimley, Camberley GU16 7ER.
The role will require working across one or more practice sites within the Federation / Surrey Heath Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint, as well as care homes and people’s own homes within our geography for the purposes of vaccination.
Hours per week: Variable
Salary: £23.86 per hour, plus 12.07% annual leave payment (in lieu of annual leave).

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to degree level (level 5) in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area - Essential
• Registered Health Care Professional; NMC, GPhC, HCPC. - Essential
• Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake - Essential
• Meet the NHS England / SPS requirements to work under National Protocol or Patient Group Direction (see NHSE Legal Mechanisms) - Essential

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level - Desirable
• Previous experience in similar clinical role - Essential
• Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations - Essential
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Essential
• Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management - Essential
• Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping - Essential
• Experienced and confident in the vaccination process; managing eligibility and consent conversations and preparing and administering vaccinations. - Essential
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD - Essential

IN PARTICULAR, THE POST HOLDER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• The configuration of the vaccination pod and vaccination station or mobile vaccination equipment.
• Supporting with planning for the clinical session or patient caseload.
• Conducting clinical assessments in line with vaccine eligibility and consent requirements.
• The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions.
• Preparation of the vaccine prior to administration in line with training and best practice guidance.
• Administration of the vaccine using the National Protocol or Patient Group Direction.
• Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills, maintaining role-based training and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DIRECT/INDIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Responsible for providing specialist advice and technical services in relation to the care of patients.
• Required to work independently, under remote supervision.
• Plan, advise and recommend treatment when necessary.
• Handle difficult conversations (sensitive, language barriers, hostile atmosphere) and convert complex technical information into easily to understand communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION

• Observe infection control procedures
• Adheres to Professional Code of conduct, and maintains own professional development ensuring fit for practice
• Ensures that all NHS statutory & mandatory training is kept up to date. Attends all mandatory training as needed. This includes BLS, Anaphylaxis and Immunisation training.
• Follow local and national policy making comments on proposals for change.
• Respond to queries or escalate to the clinical supervisor / manager.
• Support more junior staff in the provision of care including training in the use of protocols as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES

• Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and other resources, ensuring equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Ensure vaccine, stationery and health promotion resources are available in immediate work area and monitored appropriately.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HUMAN RESOURCES (INCLUDING TRAINING)

• Improve and maintain personal and professional development by participating in continuing professional development activities.
• Attend statutory and mandatory training in compliance with organisational requirements.
• Have an awareness of organisational policies and procedures that affect the management of staff.
• Involved in the induction and supervision of new and existing staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES (INCLUDING SYSTEMS ACCESS)

• Effectively use IT support systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery.
• Use of an electronic patient record system.
• Submit accurate and timely activity data as required.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERPINNING THE ROLE

• Deliver vaccinations to all eligible patients and assist with the overall coordination of the site activity and day-to-day delivery of the vaccination programme.
• Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are available at the start of each session.
• Conduct pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm the correct vaccination, obtain consent agreement and provide advice on any contra indications and ensure that the patient receives post vaccination advice.
• Address any concerns that may arise regarding the vaccine and contra-indications with patients.
• Review medical histories and address any potential adverse reaction risks; provide patients with information on what to do in the event of adverse reactions.
• Assist with the configuration of the vaccination pod:
  a) Confirmation and recording of pod setup (in terms of layout and equipment)
  b) Confirmation and recording of required vaccine stocks, PPE and vaccine consumables

c) Confirmation of availability for sanitisation materials and waste/clinical waste receptacles

• Assist with the configuration of vaccine station (as per the Green Book): vaccine, vaccine batch, staff member administrating vaccination, date and site confirmation.
• Ensure vaccine preparation (drawing-up, ensuring correct storage and providing pre-prepared syringes to the vaccination station / pod).
• Assist and support the vaccination delivery (ensure national guidelines are respected regarding PPE, clinical and non-clinical waste, sanitisation).
• Ensure that the latest PPE guidance is followed.
• Work in partnership with patients and carers, gaining consent, and treating all with reassurance, empathy, professionalism and handling difficult conversations.
• Coordinate the infection control and waste disposal, ensuring that all activities are adhered to the highest health & safety standards.
• Ensure the correct observation of the patient’s post-vaccination and offer any support they may need in case of adverse reactions.

13. CARRY OUT ANY OTHER DUTIES AS REASONABLY REQUIRED BY THE TEAM LEAD, PCN/ FEDERATION, CLINICAL DIRECTOR OR PRACTICE MANAGER.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is expected that you will participate in a wide range of activities.