HCSW Immuniser inBronllys inBronllys PUBLISHED
WED 23 OCT 2024
Powys Teaching Health Board rY3pGHrG
In addition to providing vaccinations, the role includes responsibilities such as managing vaccine supplies, maintaining equipment for outreach clinics, and ensuring the integrity of the cold chain for vaccine storage. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to reassure and support citizens, including children and those who may be anxious about vaccinations. Ongoing training in relevant medical practices will be provided, and fluency in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the detailed job description and specifications linked to the vacancy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and dynamic Health Care Support Worker Immuniser to join our patient focussed and supportive immunisations and vaccination team in South Powys. We have opportunity for a full time position (37.5 hours / 5 days a week).
The post holder will work to support immunisation and vaccination programmes for the citizens of Powys and will receive specific training to administer vaccines to patients and staff groups working under the direct supervision of a Named Supervisor (registered practitioner) and in line with the National Protocol.
The role will involve working flexibly across Powys Teaching Health Board to ensure the citizens of Powys have access to vaccination and immunisation as close to home as possible.
If you feel you are a good match for this position, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to this vacancy - we look forward to hearing from you.
- As an immuniser you will work closely in a small team, providing a range of vaccinations to eligible cohorts.
- Assess the health of citizens prior to administration of the vaccine and recognise any changes post procedure and react accordingly.
- Communicate sensitively providing reassurance and empathy to citizens who may be nervous or require additional support due to lack of capacity or age e.g. children.
- Ensure that high standards of infection control are integral to all aspects of clinical practice.
- Support the pharmacy process to ensure safe supply, storage and administation of vaccines; this includes following process to maintain the cold chain for vaccines within the vaccination centre and out in the community. To undertake daily stock checks, accept deliveries and prepare vaccines for transfer.
- Maintain stores under instruction and prepare equipment for outreach clinics and visits to care homes.
- Transfer equipment and vaccines to and from sessions (between various locations).
- Maintain skills, knowledge and training as identified nationally and locally e.g. Basic Life Support, Anaphylaxis. Undertake specific training related to vaccine programmes. Have a general awareness of current immunisation issues and controversies that can impact on uptake.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
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