Bank Vaccinator - COVID-19 Vaccination Programme | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Vaccinator will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. The post holder will be responsible for administering the vaccine to citizens within a team of staff working in a pod structure as part of the mass vaccination delivery model.
In particular the post holder will be responsible for:
• Configuration of their vaccination station
• Administration of the vaccine using the National Protocol
• Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per national guidelines
• Adherence to infection control practices between individuals
Role Specific
• Undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent
• Ensure proper disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per local and national guidelines
• Confirm the identity of the patient and the agreement of undertaking vaccination, addressing any concerns
• Ensure that the vaccination is conducted in line with the patient's condition (encourage standing position or provide seating option if necessary)
• Administer vaccines into the patient's deltoid in accordance w ith training and local and national policies, procedures and standards
• Ensure that citizens are directed to the post vaccination observation area outside of the pod
• Once the vaccination is delivered, dispose clinical and non- clinical waste in bins provided at the station and ensure surfaces are wiped down
• Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with current national guidelines
• Be able to respond to and make judgements on complications or emergency situations, such as anaphylaxis
When you walk through the door, one of the first things you’ll notice is that this Trust is full of talented people. Not just in the fields of medicine, nursing or diagnostics but in every part of the organisation. We are professional and passionate people who are all working together in an open and supportive culture.
We are committed to offering you a rewarding career and ensuring you feel a part of a flexible workforce that constantly seeks fresh ways of delivering the best care for our patients.
We don’t just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously, and encourage you to do the same. As a Trust we want to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people to maintain a high performance culture.
Come and be a part of it!
JOB SUMMARY
The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Vaccinator will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. The post holder will be responsible for administering the vaccine to citizens within a team of staff working in a pod structure as part of the mass vaccination delivery model.
In particular the post holder will be responsible for:
• Configuration of their vaccination station
• Administration of the vaccine using the National Protocol
• Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per national guidelines
• Adherence to infection control practices between individuals
MAIN DUTIES
Role Specific
• Undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent
• Ensure proper disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per local and national guidelines
• Confirm the identity of the patient and the agreement of undertaking vaccination, addressing any concerns
• Ensure that the vaccination is conducted in line with the patient's condition (encourage standing position or provide seating option if necessary)
• Administer vaccines into the patient's deltoid in accordance w ith training and local and national policies, procedures and standards
• Ensure that citizens are directed to the post vaccination observation area outside of the pod
• Once the vaccination is delivered, dispose clinical and non- clinical waste in bins provided at the station and ensure surfaces are wiped down
• Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with current national guidelines
• Be able to respond to and make judgements on complications or emergency situations, such as anaphylaxis
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
In particular the post holder will be responsible for:
• Configuration of their vaccination station
• Administration of the vaccine using the National Protocol
• Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per national guidelines
• Adherence to infection control practices between individuals
Role Specific
• Undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent
• Ensure proper disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per local and national guidelines
• Confirm the identity of the patient and the agreement of undertaking vaccination, addressing any concerns
• Ensure that the vaccination is conducted in line with the patient's condition (encourage standing position or provide seating option if necessary)
• Administer vaccines into the patient's deltoid in accordance w ith training and local and national policies, procedures and standards
• Ensure that citizens are directed to the post vaccination observation area outside of the pod
• Once the vaccination is delivered, dispose clinical and non- clinical waste in bins provided at the station and ensure surfaces are wiped down
• Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with current national guidelines
• Be able to respond to and make judgements on complications or emergency situations, such as anaphylaxis
When you walk through the door, one of the first things you’ll notice is that this Trust is full of talented people. Not just in the fields of medicine, nursing or diagnostics but in every part of the organisation. We are professional and passionate people who are all working together in an open and supportive culture.
We are committed to offering you a rewarding career and ensuring you feel a part of a flexible workforce that constantly seeks fresh ways of delivering the best care for our patients.
We don’t just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously, and encourage you to do the same. As a Trust we want to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people to maintain a high performance culture.
Come and be a part of it!
JOB SUMMARY
The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Vaccinator will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. The post holder will be responsible for administering the vaccine to citizens within a team of staff working in a pod structure as part of the mass vaccination delivery model.
In particular the post holder will be responsible for:
• Configuration of their vaccination station
• Administration of the vaccine using the National Protocol
• Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per national guidelines
• Adherence to infection control practices between individuals
MAIN DUTIES
Role Specific
• Undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent
• Ensure proper disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per local and national guidelines
• Confirm the identity of the patient and the agreement of undertaking vaccination, addressing any concerns
• Ensure that the vaccination is conducted in line with the patient's condition (encourage standing position or provide seating option if necessary)
• Administer vaccines into the patient's deltoid in accordance w ith training and local and national policies, procedures and standards
• Ensure that citizens are directed to the post vaccination observation area outside of the pod
• Once the vaccination is delivered, dispose clinical and non- clinical waste in bins provided at the station and ensure surfaces are wiped down
• Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with current national guidelines
• Be able to respond to and make judgements on complications or emergency situations, such as anaphylaxis
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
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