Clinical Assessor | Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2024 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN1 1SE |
| Company: | Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6625687/818-CYP2671138 |
Summary
As a Registered Health Care Professional working in the Vaccination and Rapid Response Team , the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective community disease prevention service, through vaccination and rapid response to infectious disease outbreaks including people in health inequalities groups . The post holder will undertake activities such as clinical assessment, dilution, drawing up and administration of different types of vaccine, along with wider disease prevention in a variety of settings.
The post holder will be responsible for:
• Assisting with the configuration of the vaccination pod and vaccination station.
• Conducting clinical assessments within vaccination activity and wider disease prevention and health promotion.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and treatment.
• Reporting and recording all clinical assessments, care, and treatment: escalating any concerns and issues in a timely way.
• The review of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions.
• Preparation of vaccines prior to administration using aseptic technique.
• Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures.
The role requires the ability to travel to all sites across Lincolnshire on request and external meeting locations on request. Post-holders will require standard driving skills to visit patient’s homes or outreach locations and to transport equipment from one location to another.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagementin the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out morehttps://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
o Conduct pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm if the patient meets the criteria for safe vaccination, including previous vaccinations undertaken, current health condition, assessment of any clinical conditions (medical history) and allergies.
o 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 patient with information and advice on any adverse reactions and contra indications.
o Address any concerns that may arise regarding the vaccine and contra-indications with patients.
o Ensure the patient’s understanding of the vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination.
o Record the medical checklist and consent in the records system.
o Where available, direct any patients with accessibility needs to an accessible pod.
Medicines Management:
o Ensure vaccine preparation (drawing-up, ensuring correct storage and providing pre-prepared syringes to the vaccination station) as per the standard operating procedure (SOP).
o Ensure the reconstruction of the vaccine as per manufacturer’s instructions.
o Perform a visual check of the vaccine type, serial number and thawing/expiry date.
o Assist with the configuration of the vaccination pod: pod setup, recording of required vaccine stocks and consumables, PPE and sanitisation materials.
Patient Safety and Clinical Governance
o Use clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the patients as safe as possible
o Follow the centre and national policies including Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national protocols or standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed. These include SOPs on the safe storage, administration and disposal of the vaccine.
o Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Assist in the identification and assessment risks in work activities.
o Practise in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the site and its protocols and guidelines
o Work with team to maintain high standards of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department environment.
o Actively promote diversity and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.
o Ensure that the practise complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles in addition to Statutory and Regulatory guidelines of the Professional Bodies (NMC, GPhC, HCPC).
o Safeguard people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and escalate concerns at all times.
o Reflect on everyday practise to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made.
o Maintain compliance with staff mandatory training requirements.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Oct 2024