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In this fulfilling role, you will be responsible for the safe administration of vaccines, ensuring patients receive the best possible care. From assessing clinical suitability and obtaining informed consent to accurately documenting your work using a point-of-care system, every task you complete will directly impact lives. We are looking for confident practitioners who have experience with frail patients and can manage their workload independently while collaborating with our friendly practice teams. DHC will provide all necessary training and support, ensuring you stay up-to-date and equipped for success in this rewarding community-based role. Join us and help bring care home!
DHC is looking for skilled, self-motivated nurses or healthcare professionals to administer vaccinations to patients in their homes. This role involves working closely with our friendly teams at East Surrey GP practices, who will oversee the service.
This service will help provide high-quality care, close to home, for all patients.
The post holder will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of vaccines to patients in their homes. You will be required to collect and transport vaccines, assess the clinical appropriateness of vaccination, administer the vaccine, and record your work using a point-of-care system.
You will work closely with our GP practices and administrators and will receive all necessary statutory and mandatory training from DHC.
You must be a confident practitioner, skilled in working with frail patients, and able to manage your workload independently in a community setting.
About us
The postholder will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to patients in their homes across the East Surrey area. They will also ensure accurate data entry into the appropriate clinical systems and maintain effective communication with the Primary Care Network (PCN).
This work will be carried out in collaboration with practice teams within the designated PCN.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the collection and safe transport of vaccine supplies and consumables from practices within the PCN, ensuring adherence to the correct governance processes.
- Visit housebound patients, assess their clinical suitability for vaccination, and obtain informed consent before administering the vaccine.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry into point-of-care systems and update practices with any relevant information.
- Adhere to DHC policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including the requirements of any professional bodies.
- Attend mandatory training as identified by DHC and ensure it remains up to date at all times.
- Undertake other duties as required, commensurate with the nature of the post.
This job description outlines the key responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will evolve in line with organisational needs and may be amended following agreement with the postholder.
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