Job summary The post holder should be able to demonstrate an alignment to the values of the organisation and to consider how the post contributes to the objectives of the company.Our PatientsPut patients at the centre of all services.Make a positive difference for our patients.Respond to the needs of the local population.Respect the value of public money.Our TeamRespect each other.Trust one another.Value each others contribution.Empower our people.Our Company Be atrusted company.
Be acaring company.
Beinnovative, agile, and adaptive.
Always deliver.Thepost holder will work as member of the Super Vaccinator Team for LLRPCL.
Beinga registered nurse, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-qualitychildhood/Adult immunisation programme acrossLeicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
delivering large scale immunisation andvaccination programmes within Primary care and community settings.
To also support in the offerof vaccinations if an outbreak of disease occurs.
Main duties of the job Prepare and administer immunisations/vaccinations safely andcompetently in accordance with professional accountability local/nationalstandards and guidelines.Competent and skilled in the administration of injectable intramuscular vaccines as well as the administration of nasal flu vaccine.Respond to clinical emergencies (anaphylaxis) initiating basic life support to ensure emergency procedures are executed and reported in accordance with national and local policy.Plan and co-ordinate clinic immunisation sessions and home visits.Assess children and young people to ensure their inclusion for immunisation/vaccination programmes meets the required criteria for administration under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).Ensure Cold Chain is managed in in accordance with maintaining the cold chain of medicines policy and audit/records are maintained.Compliance with the medicines management standards throughout the process including robust awareness of immunisation history and contraindications to vaccination.Assess and engage professional judgement to ensure parent / carer / young persons consent is informed in accordance with national and local policy/guidelines.Support parent / carer / children and young peoples sensitivity to ensure their inclusion complies with equal opportunities and diversity.Assess and signpost children and young people to the appropriate named Health Together practitioner for additional advice and support.
About us TLLRPCL is key partner supporting the delivery of healthcare for the NHS inLeicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
We are a high-performing organisationmeeting and achieving the highest standards of quality and governance withamong the highest levels of staff and patient goal is toprovide commissioned services that are locally based for patients and designedto enhance integrated relationships with other providers of care.
These otherproviders come from a number of sources including primary care, secondary care,and the independent sector.
Depending on the nature of the service, we alsolook to work more collaboratively with agencies such as the Local Authorities.
We have a commitment to improving healthcare forthe people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland with services that aredelivered locally.
Job description Job responsibilities Job RoleThepost holder will work as member of the Super Vaccinator Team for LLRPCL.
Beinga registered nurse, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-qualitychildhood/Adult immunisation programme acrossLeicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
delivering large scale immunisation andvaccination programmes within Primary care and community settings.
To also support in the offerof vaccinations if an outbreak of disease occurs.
The post holder will be required to - : Prepare and administer immunisations/vaccinations safely andcompetently in accordance with professional accountability local/nationalstandards and guidelines.- Competent and skilled in the administration of injectable intramuscular vaccines as well as the administration of nasal flu vaccine.- Respond to clinical emergencies (anaphylaxis) initiating basic life support to ensure emergency procedures are executed and reported in accordance with national and local policy.- Plan and co-ordinate clinic immunisation sessions and home visits.- Assess children and young people to ensure their inclusion for immunisation/vaccination programmes meets the required criteria for administration under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).- Ensure Cold Chain is managed in in accordance with maintaining the cold chain of medicines policy and audit/records are maintained.- Compliance with the medicines management standards throughout the process including robust awareness of immunisation history and contraindications to vaccination.- Assess and engage professional judgement to ensure parent / carer / young persons consent is informed in accordance with national and local policy/guidelines.- Support parent / carer / children and young peoples sensitivity to ensure their inclusion complies with equal opportunities and diversity.- Assess and signpost children and young people to the appropriate named Health Together practitioner where additional advice and support is indicated for identified health needs.
Key Result AreasThe below describes the important aspects of the role butis not an exhaustive list.
The role will need to adapt as the immunisationagenda develops and matures.
Increaseuptake of Vaccinations and Immunisations in areas of Inequalities and pooruptake, including those patients that are out of routine schedule or haveincomplete vaccine history.
Supportwith any outbreak campaigns or mop up campaigns as required.
Supportwith Health Promotion to improve local community vaccine knowledge Workwith the local community and community leaders to promote vaccination andimmunisation.
Person Specification Experience Essential Maintaining and improving quality of service.
Desirable - Childhood Vaccination Experience - Health Promotion experience Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Evidence of personal development IT skills Skills Essential - Managing competing priorities - Able to work autonomously Desirable - Understanding barriers to immunisation uptake Other Requirements Essential Flexible working travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Desirable - Work in the community - Primary care and community spaces