Primary Care Vaccinator

The postholder will be

responsible for the safe and effective delivery of vaccines to patients in surgeries

and in their homes.

When vaccinating housebound

patients, you will be required to collect and transport the vaccine, assess the

clinical appropriateness of vaccination, administer the vaccine in accordance with a Patient Group Directive, and use SystmOne to record your work.

You will work closely with our

GP practices and administrative teams, and you will receive statutory and

mandatory training as required.

You must be a confident

practitioner, skilled in working with frail patients, and capable of managing

your workload independently in a community setting.

The postholder will be

responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of Shingles, RSV, Pneumococcal,

COVID-19, Influenza vaccinations and any

other vaccinations which becomes part of the NHS schedule to registered

patients, both in patients home and within the practice setting. The

postholder will assess suitability for vaccination, obtain informed consent,

administer vaccines in accordance with current clinical guidance, maintain

accurate records and communicate effectively with the wider clinical team.

Where necessary arrange follow up for specific vaccinations.

Role specific focus areas and process

Delivery

of vaccination programmes in patients homes and in the practice setting

Safe

collection, transportation and storage of vaccines while maintaining cold chain

Assessment

of housebound patients' suitability for vaccination.

Administration

of vaccinations in accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs), National

Protocols or other approved frameworks.

Timely

and accurate recording of vaccination activity.

Maintaining

effective communication with practice.

Ensuring

patient safety, confidentiality and professional standards always.

Assist

practices with the administration of vaccinations for their patient populations

within surgeries and patients' homes.

Assess

patients for clinical suitability prior to vaccination.

Obtain

informed consent before administering vaccines.

Deliver

vaccinations safely and effectively in line with current clinical guidance.

Manage

and respond appropriately to adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Provide

advice and reassurance to patients and carers regarding vaccinations.

independently while maintaining strong communication with the wider clinical

team.

Work closely

with the vaccinator coordinator to support identification of patient cohorts/

organising clinics/ arranging visit in demographic order

Support

the delivery of PCN vaccination programmes.

Maintain

professional registration and competency requirements.

Participate

in supervision, training and appraisal processes.

Financial, budgetary and contract

management

Ensure

appropriate use of vaccines, equipment and consumables.

Minimise

wastage through effective stock handling and cold chain management

Organisational Policy

Adhere to

ENMP policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.

Comply

with professional standards and codes of conduct.

Complete

and maintain mandatory training requirements.

Task management (including work related planning)

Manage

daily workload efficiently and effectively.

Plan and

undertake home visits according to service requirements.

Collect

and transport vaccines and consumables in accordance with governance

procedures.

Maintain

accurate documentation and records.

Assess

patient suitability for vaccination.

Apply

clinical judgement when responding to risks, concerns or unexpected events.

Escalate

clinical issues appropriately where required.

ICE

system

East Norfolk Medical Practice is a friendly 15 partner GP practice, including physician associates and paramedics providing excellent health care to our growing population of approximately 32000 patients over four sites in the Great Yarmouth area. We are committed to improving the health, wellbeing and lives of our patients and colleagues in a friendly, supportive, pro-active and well- organised working environment.

Planning Skills

Essential: - Ability to organise and manage workload effectively across multiple locations

Qualifications

Leadership and People Skills

Physical Skills and Effort

Essential: - Ability to travel between practices and patient homes, carrying vaccination equipment and supplies safely; - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Analytical Skills

Essential: - Ability to assess patient suitability for vaccination and respond appropriately to risks or unexpected events; - Ability to provide quality care

Experience

Essential: - Trained and competent in the management of anaphylaxis

Communication Skills