BANK Registered Health Care Professional - Staff Nurse | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB2 3HH |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6123140/435-B012-24 |
Summary
As a Registered Health Care Professional working in immunisations, the post holder 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 undertake activities such as clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials.
In particular, the post holder will be responsible for:
• Assisting with the configuration of the vaccination pod and vaccination station
• conducting clinical assessments
• The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions
• Preparation of vaccine prior to administration by the immunisers using aseptic technique
• ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
Responsible for providing specialist device and technical services in relation to the care of patients.
• Required to work independently, under supervision
• Plan, advise and recommend treatment when necessary
• Handle difficult conversations (sensitive, language barriers, hostile atmospheres) and convert convert complex technical information into easily to understand communication
Your future at ELHT...
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!
• undertake multiple rolls such as: clinical assessments, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional support.
• enable the delivery of vaccinations to all eligible citizens by assisting the overall coordination of site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme
• Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are available at the start of each session
Clinic assessment:
• Conduct pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm if the citizen meets the criteria for safe vaccination, including previous vaccinations undertaken, current health condition, assessment of any clinical conditions (medical history) and allergies.
• Complete the clinical triage questionnaire based on the above, digitally or on paper. o Ensure knowledge of conditions that affect suitability for vaccination and previous vaccination history. o Address any potential adverse reaction risks and provide the citizen with information and advice on any adverse reactions and contra indications.
• Address any concerns that may arise regarding the vaccine and contra-indications with patients/citizens.
• Ensure the citizens understanding of the vaccine implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
• Record the medical check list and consent in the records system. o Where available, direct any citizens with accessibility needs to an accessible pod.
• Drawing-up:
• Ensure vaccine preparation (drawing-up, ensuring correct storage and providing pre- prepared syringes to the vaccination station) as per the standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Ensure the reconstruction of the vaccine as per the manufacture instructions.
• Perform a visual check of the vaccine type, serial number and thawing/expiry date.
• Assist the configuration of the vaccination pod, pod setup, recording of required vaccination stock, consumables, PPE and sanitisation materials.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024