Join the dedicated team at Sherwood Forest NHS Trust and play a crucial role in delivering the maternity vaccination programme to our valued pregnant population at King's Mill Hospital (KMH). We are seeking a compassionate and skilled registered nurse or midwife to work alongside our team in the Antenatal Clinic and Pregnancy Day Care.
In this role, you will:
* Provide essential vaccinations to expectant mothers, ensuring their health and the health of their babies.
* Collaborate with a supportive team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of care.
* Engage with patients in a meaningful way, offering guidance and support throughout their pregnancy journey.
* Contribute to a vital public health initiative, making a real difference in the lives of families in our community.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver vaccinations to all eligible and consenting pregnant women who attend Antenatal Clinic/Pregnancy Day Care.
* Ensure vaccination room is fully stocked and ready for start of the day.
* Conduct pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm correct vaccination, obtain consent and provide advice on contraindications.
* Address any concerns that may arise regarding the vaccine and contraindications with patients.
* Review medical histories and address any potential adverse reaction risks, providing patients with information on what to do in the event of adverse reactions.
* Assist with configuration of vaccine station (as per the Green Book): vaccine, vaccine batch, staff member administering vaccination, date and site confirmation.
* Ensure vaccine preparation (drawing-up, ensuring correct storage and providing pre-prepared syringes to the vaccination station).
* Assist and support the vaccination delivery (ensure national guidelines are respected regarding PPE, clinical and non-clinical waste, sanitisation).
* Ensure that the latest PPE guidance is followed.
* Work in partnership with patients and carers, gaining consent, and treating all with reassurance, empathy, professionalism and handling difficult conversations.
* Coordinate the infection control and waste disposal, ensuring all activities are adhered to the highest health & safety standards.
* Ensure the correct observation of the patient's post-vaccination and offer any support they may need in case of adverse reactions.
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Nurse/Midwife with the NMC.
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD.
* Anaphylaxis Training.
* Completion of vaccination training on e-learning for the individual vaccines that form the maternity offer.
* Experience at Band 5 or equivalent.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* IT/computer skills including Microsoft Office, TEAMs, and hospital applications.
Desirable
* Previous vaccination experience or similar clinical role.
* Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here. We would love you to join us.
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