About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work to deliver a safe and effective vaccination service for pregnant people across the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area. The post holder will work with the trust to develop a robust vaccination service for the delivery of all maternal immunisations,ensuring every service user receives a full vaccination offer during their maternity journey. The post holder will help to develop the communications package for the Trust, working to promote vaccinations and ensuring a fair andequitable provision for all pregnant people.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with wider system partners to encourage and influence endorsement of the maternalimmunisation programme for their local population. This will contribute to:o Improvement in uptake of the immunisation programmes.o Reduce incidence of vaccine preventable disease.o Provision of health protection for the wider population due to good vaccine coverage resulting in good herd immunity.o An evidence-based understanding of the acceptance and uptake of maternal vaccinations to inform and improve futurecommissioning and service provision.o Improvement in awareness of all maternal immunisations amongst pregnant people, maternity services and widerstakeholders.
About us
BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Observe the appropriate professional body standards. Deliver maternal vaccinations in accordance with the service specifications. Competent and confident in all aspects of immunisation including knowledge of the contraindications to specific vaccinesand the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis. Ensure maternal vaccinations are offered at the correct point along the maternal pathway, in accordance with guidance setout within The Green Book, PGDs and healthcare professionals guidance. Work alongside the Trust to set up a vaccination service within the antenatal setting, that pregnant people can access easily.
Develop an offer of bookable, ad-hoc and extended access appointments, ensuring that opportunities for vaccination areavailable at multiple touch points in the maternity pathway. Perform robust health pre-assessments including but not exclusive to previous reactions to vaccination, allergy historyand vaccination history. Assess and address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment is completed and recorded within maternityrecords prior to vaccination. Escalate any concerns where necessary, to an appropriate health care professional in order to gain further advice andsupport.
Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the Trust Policies and StatutoryRules and Regulations. Ensure correct syringes, needles and all other equipment pertaining to safe vaccination are used. Ensure correct disposal of syringes and sharps as per the clinical waste policy. Ensure vaccines are ordered, stored, and monitored appropriately. Ensure concise, accurate and timely record keeping and that vaccine batch numbers are recorded under the correct patient,documented in the patients handheld notes and national database.
Report complaints, incidents and accidents using the Trust incident reporting system, escalating as required. Assist in theinvestigation and resolution where required. Undertake any training required relevant to the post and keep up to date with best practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered with a professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD including vaccine training, BLS and anaphylaxis management
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- One year as a qualified nurse in a patient facing role
Desirable
- Experience in administration of vaccinations/IM medications
- Understanding of public health matters in relation to pregnancy
- Involvement with current immunisation programmes
- Experience in delivering educational sessions
- Experience of Audit
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Manage and prioritise own workload
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work as part of a team and alone
- Work according to protocols and under clinical supervision
- Able to work flexibly and respond to changing demands in workload
- I.T literate
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems such as Badgernet, Nexus and RAVS
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)