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 North Powys. We have an opportunity for 1 x 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 citizens of Powys have access to vaccination and immunisations 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.
Main duties of the job
* As a HCSW immuniser you will work closely in a small team, providing a range of vaccinations to eligible cohorts.
* Assess the health of citizens prior to the 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 administration of vaccines; this includes following processes to maintain the cold chain for vaccines within the vaccination centre, and out in the community. 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) - the ability to travel to undertake clinical duties health board wide is essential for this role.
* Maintain skills, knowledge and training as identified nationally and locally e.g. Basic Life Support, Anaphylaxis. Undertake specific training related to vaccine programmes and have a general awareness of current immunisation issues and controversies that can impact on uptake.
About us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: our website. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job responsibilities
You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The ability to travel to undertake clinical duties health board wide is essential for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 NVQ/ QCF or equivalent demonstrated experience.
* Good level of general education to include English and Maths at GCSE/ O Level/ Literacy/ Numeracy L1.
* Undertaken the national minimal standards and core curriculum for immunisation training for HCSW.
* Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis training.
* Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role.
Experience
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations.
* Experience of providing immunisation services.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* IT Literacy.
* Able to travel to attend clinical commitments health board wide and work flexibly with occasional evenings and weekends.
* Ability to speak Welsh.
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.
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata (if part time).
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