Immunisation Clinician

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Full time
Location: Newtown
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Job offered by: NHS
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and dynamic registrant Immunisation Clinician to join our patient-focused and supportive immunisations and vaccination team in North Powys. We have opportunity for 1 x full time position (37.5 hours/5 days per week).

The successful applicant will work closely with the Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor to increase local uptake by providing and supporting immunisation and vaccination services to the eligible population of Powys, in line with the National Immunisation Framework.

As Immunisation Clinician, you will provide Clinical Supervision to the Heath Care Support Worker Immunisers and deliver immunisations and vaccinations in a wide range of settings, including vaccination centres, outreach clinics at local community centres, community hospitals, and care homes.

An understanding of the role of an immunisation clinician is essential for this role; however, full training and updates will be provided.

The ability to travel to different vaccination sites across Powys Teaching Health Board is essential for this role.

If you feel you are a good match for this exciting position, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to this vacancy - we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

Work closely in a small team, providing a range of vaccinations to eligible cohorts.

Provide clinical supervision to HCSW immunisers.

Contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of immunisation programmes to all eligible persons for a particular vaccination programme.

Possess excellent communication skills and work closely with the MDT in the vaccination centre to ensure the safe delivery of vaccinations to the local population in the Mid and South of the county.

Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standards of quality assured, evidence-based practice e.g. safe cold chain storage of vaccines, management of vaccine stock levels, and disposal of clinical waste.

Responsible for all aspects of care for citizens ranging from pre-vaccination assessment, careful management of the vaccine, and administration of vaccination to eligible citizens in line with the National Immunisation Framework.

Provide guidance and support to the HCSW Immunisers and liaise with the Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor.

Transfer equipment and vaccines to and from sessions, manage stock including rotation of stock, and ensure stock levels are maintained.

About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences, and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Registered Nurse or Registered Therapist

Understanding of evidenced-based practice

Understanding the role of the Immunisation Clinician

Understanding and awareness of the National Immunisation Framework

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, and implications for practice

Previous basic life support (Adults and Children), and anaphylaxis training

Understanding of clinical audit

Trained immuniser in line with National Minimum Standards for immunisation, or willingness to undertake on commencement of role

Experience

Team working and delegation of work to HCSWs

Evidence of continuous professional development

Previous experience of providing immunisation services/involvement in immunisation programmes

Aptitude and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to work independently and identify learning needs

Problem-solving

Excellent and accurate record keeping

IT literate

Ability to communicate well on sensitive subjects, in a non-judgemental way

Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Demonstrate PTHB Values

Ability to work under pressure

Commitment

Flexibility in availability to meet service needs

Ability to work varied hours forming part of 7-day roster period

Other

Ability to travel to various locations across Powys in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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