About this role
Job summary
Our Vaccination Nurse will work as part of a dynamic team delivering a flexible, safe and effective vaccination service for pregnant women and children across the remit of Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust.
You will deliver the vaccination in pregnancy service, providing pertussis, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and seasonal influenza, vaccines to all pregnant women and the neonatal BCG vaccine up to 16 years of age following a negative Mantoux test if appropriate. All appropriate records must be completed.
The service runs through regular appointments. We run regular clinics away from the general hospital to ensure a service that is more accessible to all. You will also be involved in the promotion of vaccinations and screening in pregnancy and support staff to increase awareness of healthy pregnancy choices to our maternity service users.
Main duties of the job
Perform robust health pre-assessments including-but not exclusive to- previous reactions to vaccination, immunisation history followed by administering vaccines with consent. Address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment is completed and recorded within maternity records prior to vaccination Promote healthy living choices in relation to safe pregnancy Recognise and respond as needed, to any medical emergency. This may include helping a patient with their breathing if they have an allergic reaction to the vaccine. Work with NHS colleagues to deliver a vaccination service, including escalating problems outside your scope of training to an appropriate person
About us
Why Work With Us
This is a new role to the trust with exciting opportunities to improve the vaccination rate through healthcare advice.
You will have the opportunity to work with women, babies and their families, to allow them to feel empowered in making healthier lifestyle choices making a difference to women/birthing people and babies health outcomes in Torbay and South Devon.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Job description Job responsibilities
Communicate with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating that meets their individual needs. Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take action as required. Keep accurate and complete records of all activities and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Strive to create a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients/service users care journey. Act as an effective team worker who works with others towards a common goal, being respectful and supportive of each member of the multi-disciplinary team. Promoting inter-disciplinary working with outcomes aimed at the best interests of women and cohesive service delivery. Perform robust health pre-assessments including-but not exclusive to - previous reactions to vaccination, immunisation history. Address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment is completed and recorded within maternity records prior to vaccination Effectively prioritise clinical caseload to meet client need
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Current NMC registration Undertaken appropriate training for working for supply/administration of medicines Authorised by name as an approved practitioner under the current terms Immunisation - Legal Aspects (and Assessment), Vaccine Storage (and Assessment), Vaccine Administration (and Assessment) General Vaccination update non COVID-19 Basic life support (Both Online & face to face modules) - to be able to respond appropriately to immediate adverse reactions IM Training (within past 12 months) Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Driving Licence
Knowledge and experience Essential
Computer literacy to enable NIVS/RAVS and Systmone notifications and appropriate documentation Recognise and manage Anaphylaxis Competent to assess individuals for suitability for vaccination, identify any contraindications or precautions, obtain informed consent (or 'best interests' decision in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005) and to discuss issues related to vaccination Familiar with vaccine products and alert to changes in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC), should it become licensed, or the Regulation 174 Information for UK Healthcare Professionals for the vaccine and familiar with the national recommendations for the use of this vaccine
Desirable
Previous vaccination experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torbay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)