Primary Care Vaccinator

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

requirements.

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.

Main Duties, Outline

• Responsibilities and Work Portfolio
• Patient/Client Care and Support
• 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.

Leadership and Workforce

Work

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.

Decision Making

Assess

patient suitability for vaccination.

Apply

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

Escalate

clinical issues appropriately where required.

Communication and Information

Information

systems and software responsibilities include use of:

Systm

One

ICE

system

AccuRX

• MS
• Office
• Federated
• Data Platform
• Responsibility
• for data entry, text processing or storage of data, utilising paper or
• computer-based data entry systems are a key component of the role.

Research and

• Audit
• All staff
• at ENMP are expected to support and assist with research and audits from time
• to time but the postholder will have no responsibility other than complying
• with these requirements.

Corporate

• Responsibilities
• The
• postholder is expected to comply with all corporate responsibilities detailed
• within the ENMP Job Description template, including professional standards,
• teamwork, quality improvement, safety, confidentiality and information
• governance

Work

and Professional Standards

To conduct

yourself in a manner consistent with the Practices values and behaviours

To work to the

highest standard of care in order to promote the Practice as a quality care

provider

To adhere to

the Practices standards and expectations as communicated through policy and

briefings

To represent

the Practice as required at external meetings and functions and to act as an

ambassador for the organisation.

To work

flexibly in order to ensure that the Practice delivers effective, individual

and compassionate care

To participate

in relevant staff training (including compliance with mandatory training

requirements)

To actively participate in the staff appraisal process

Collaboration,

teamwork, and relationships

To work and

collaborate with other members of the ENMP team to ensure delivery of

satisfactory performance, governance, and management of risk relative to role

To promote and

constructive working relationships both internally with colleagues and with

external organisations

To work

effectively in collaboration with clinicians and managers of other health and

social care organisations within the health system where there are common

interests

Quality and

Efficiency

To work

proactively in order to identify areas for quality improvement and efficiency

Safety

To ensure

compliance with safe systems of work and that all necessary health and safety

requirements are met including the reporting of hazards and accidents

To work to

high standards of infection control appropriate to role

Confidentiality

and Information Governance

To ensure

patient/staff confidentiality and information governance standards are

maintained and respected at all times.