Nurse/ Midwife Vaccinator for Maternity Services inDarlington inDarlington PUBLISHED 25 OCT 2024
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and pro-active nurse or midwife to set up and run a vaccination service for antenatal patients registered with CDDFT. This will include practicing in line with public health improvement objectives and you will have a lead role in supporting the increase in the number of pregnant people who receive pregnancy recommended vaccinations during the winter season.
The role will provide the women and birthing people who access our maternity service a robust approach to the immunisation programme for seasonal Flu, pertussis and COVID vaccinations, in addition to delivering education and obtaining informed consent around vaccinations in pregnancy.
The post holder will ensure that appropriate vaccinations are offered to all pregnant people and that they are actively encouraged to uptake. You will then plan and administer the vaccine within a clinical outpatient environment within our hospital Antenatal Clinic sites. As part of this service you will ensure families are given up to date personalised choice regarding immunisations for themselves and their babies. The post holder will be required to maintain up to date digital immunisation records as required.
As a band 5 Registered Nurse or Midwife Vaccination practitioner you will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the safe delivery of maternity vaccines within the Antenatal Clinic. The post holder will be responsible for administering vaccines to clients within a team of staff working in a clinical team within antenatal services as part of the vaccination delivery model. As a registered practitioner in nursing or midwifery, the post holder will be responsible for the configuration of their vaccination station, administration of the vaccines and disposal of clinical waste as per trust guidelines including adherence to infection control practices between individuals.
About usWork in partnership with the pregnant people, Midwives, GP, obstetricians and other
Agencies to ensure that all pregnant people are offered and given where appropriate the seasonal Influenza, Pertussis and Covid-19 vaccinations
Work on the principle of making every contact count to actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
Ensure that records that the vaccinations have been administered are maintained in the appropriate medical record.
Ensure quality, infection control and safety standards are met.
Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice.
Be accountable for own actions in accordance with the NMC Code
Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension or capacity occur.
Uphold and maintain the Trusts values
Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines.
Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times.
Offer vaccination to all women when attending for 12/40 and 20/40 pregnancy scan
Ensure this offer is recorded
To check consent and undertake a general health assessment prior to
Vaccination or screening test.
To be involved in audit and reviewing population group data with the goal of providing outreach to groups and populations who are found to have reduced uptake with vaccination programs to reduce inequalities for pregnant people, their babies and families.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and pro-active nurse or midwife to set up and run a vaccination service for antenatal patients registered with CDDFT. This will include practicing in line with public health improvement objectives and you will have a lead role in supporting the increase in the number of pregnant people who receive pregnancy recommended vaccinations during the winter season.
The role will provide the women and birthing people who access our maternity service a robust approach to the immunisation programme for seasonal Flu, pertussis and COVID vaccinations, in addition to delivering education and obtaining informed consent around vaccinations in pregnancy.
The post holder will ensure that appropriate vaccinations are offered to all pregnant people and that they are actively encouraged to uptake. You will then plan and administer the vaccine within a clinical outpatient environment within our hospital Antenatal Clinic sites. As part of this service you will ensure families are given up to date personalised choice regarding immunisations for themselves and their babies. The post holder will be required to maintain up to date digital immunisation records as required.
As a band 5 Registered Nurse or Midwife Vaccination practitioner you will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the safe delivery of maternity vaccines within the Antenatal Clinic. The post holder will be responsible for administering vaccines to clients within a team of staff working in a clinical team within antenatal services as part of the vaccination delivery model. As a registered practitioner in nursing or midwifery, the post holder will be responsible for the configuration of their vaccination station, administration of the vaccines and disposal of clinical waste as per trust guidelines including adherence to infection control practices between individuals.
About us
Work in partnership with the pregnant people, Midwives, GP, obstetricians and other
Agencies to ensure that all pregnant people are offered and given where appropriate the seasonal Influenza, Pertussis and Covid-19 vaccinations
Work on the principle of making every contact count to actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arranging support for women as required.
Ensure that records that the vaccinations have been administered are maintained in the appropriate medical record.
Ensure quality, infection control and safety standards are met.
Maintain up to date professional knowledge, which is demonstrated through clinical practice.
Be accountable for own actions in accordance with the NMC Code
Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension or capacity occur.
Uphold and maintain the Trusts values
Actively strive to ensure that you are fully up to date with policies and guidelines.
Ensure systems are in place to ensure the safety and confidentiality of patients at all times.
Offer vaccination to all women when attending for 12/40 and 20/40 pregnancy scan
Ensure this offer is recorded
To check consent and undertake a general health assessment prior to
Vaccination or screening test.
To be involved in audit and reviewing population group data with the goal of providing outreach to groups and populations who are found to have reduced uptake with vaccination programs to reduce inequalities for pregnant people, their babies and families.
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