Job summary As a Registered Health Care Professional working in vaccinations, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. Covid 19 vaccinations are essential in protecting those at risk and are delivered in a variety of settings across Shropshire Telford and Wrekin including patient clinics, staff clinics, care homes and patients own homes. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job The registered vaccinator role is varied. The vaccinator will be expected to: Undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, gaining consent, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support. Administer vaccinations to all eligible patients and assist with the overall coordination of the clinics and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme. Ensure vaccine preparation as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) Travel across the county to administer vaccinations in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, patients own homes, care homes, pop up settings etc Work with the team and escalate issues accordingly Become familiar with all necessary digital platforms used by the vaccination team and record all necessary data entry into necessary digital programmes. Be responsible for physically setting up clinics and ensuring a safe working environment. Collection and delivery of vaccine, maintain appropriate vaccine temperatures in accordance to pharmacy guidance. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 825-6906040-OPS Job locations Coral House 11 Longbow Close Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Professional e.g. NMC for nurses, GPhC for pharmacists and equivalent for other healthcare professionals. Educated to degree level (level 5) in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake. Experience Essential Experience administering Intra Muscular injections Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management Knowledge Essential Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations. Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping. Other Essential Ability to meet the travel needs of the role which may include travel across sites over the geographical area of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Professional e.g. NMC for nurses, GPhC for pharmacists and equivalent for other healthcare professionals. Educated to degree level (level 5) in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake. Experience Essential Experience administering Intra Muscular injections Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management Knowledge Essential Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations. Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping. Other Essential Ability to meet the travel needs of the role which may include travel across sites over the geographical area of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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). Additional information 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Coral House 11 Longbow Close Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)