Job summary
This post is being offered as a bank post via Kernowflex - ZERO HOURS
Working under national protocols administer vaccines to eligible members of the public.
Support and undertake the administrative functions required to run a successful vaccination clinic.
Support the clinic in delivery of other treatments and healthcare interventions as appropriate in line with competence.
Assist in the planning and implementation of the autumn and spring covid-19 booster programmes and any surge requirement.
Main duties of the job
The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Vaccinator & Admin role 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 and recording the vaccine to citizens within a team of staff working in a pod/clinic structure as part of the 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
- Recording the administration of the vaccine.
- Supporting other administration roles within the clinic.
- Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per national guidelines
- Adherence to infection control practices between individuals
The postholder will also assist the team in delivery if other healthcare interventions.
About us
In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
Competitive rates of pay with increments.
Access to the NHS pension scheme.
Opportunities to work across various departments and sites, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.
Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable).
A flexible working pattern to suit you.
Opportunities for further training (all paid for) and progression into permanent posts.
Paid annual leave quarterly pro rate of working time directives.
Weekly pay.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training.
Plus, when you go home, you can relax in the most amazing countryside and coastal environments - work-life balance here in Cornwall is unrivalled.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To be an employee (including bank) of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and short courses or significant clinical equivalent previous proven experience.
- GCSE English and Maths.
- First aid training.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment and willingness to undertake learning and development courses as required to ensure competency for role, this will include vaccine training, administration training, basic life support and NHS statutory and mandatory training.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Experience of administering vaccines and providing immunisation advice.
- Experience of administrative role.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ