Role Specific Undertake multiple roles such as: clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and additional clinical support. Enable the delivery of vaccinations to all eligible citizens by assisting with the overall coordination of the site activity and day to day delivery of the vaccination programme. Ensure clinic rooms and equipment are setup at the start of each session and tidied down at the end of the day. Clinical assessment: Conduct pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm if the patient meets the criteria for safe vaccination, including previous vaccinations undertaken, current health condition, assessment of any clinical conditions (medical history) and allergies. Complete the clinical triage and vaccine data entry digitally on Pinnacle Pharmoutcomes. Confidence in use of computers is essential. Ensure knowledge of conditions that affect suitability for vaccination and previous vaccination history. Address any potential adverse reaction risks and provide the citizen with information and advice on any adverse reactions and contra indications. Address any concerns that may arise regarding the vaccine and contra-indications with patients/citizens. Ensure the citizens understanding of the vaccination implications and get consent agreement on vaccination. Drawing-up: Ensure vaccine preparation (drawing-up, ensuring correct storage and providing pre-prepared syringes to the vaccination station) as per the standard operating procedure (SOP). Ensure the reconstruction of the vaccine as per manufacturers instructions. Perform a visual check of the vaccine type, serial number and thawing/expiry date. Assist with the configuration of the vaccination pod: pod setup, recording of required vaccine stocks and consumables, PPE and sanitisation materials. Behaviour / Ways of working / Work approach Manage and prioritise own workload Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients may be affected. Display good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations. Demonstrate concise, accurate, timely record keeping and ensure that all work carried out is recorded accurately Provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Patient Safety and Clinical Governance Use clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the patients as safe as possible Follow the centre and national policies including Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national protocols or standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed. These include SOPs on the safe storage, administration and disposal of the vaccine. Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Assist in the identification and assessment risks in work activities. Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the site and its protocols and guidelines Work with team to maintain high standards of infection control in the clinical area and a well-maintained department environment Actively promote diversity and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression Ensure that the practice complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles in addition to Statutory and Regulatory guidelines of the Professional Bodies (NMC, GPhC, HCPC and others) Safeguard people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary Reflect on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made Maintain compliance with staff mandatory training requirements Physical effort Manual handling of equipment (e.g. records, vaccination equipment) Standing up whilst delivering vaccination (most of the working hours) Sitting moderate periods when using Visual Display Units / writing records / correspondence Lifting and carrying of patient records and equipment daily Mental effort Frequent concentration to complete vaccination, client assessment and observation Work pattern altering to meet service need and prioritising work issues accordingly with changes faced Emotional effort Occasionally needs to cope with difficult emotional situations Occasional exposure to aggressive patients and family members dealing with individuals who are needle phobic Working conditions Daily occasionally (at the clinical station), may be exposed to clients/relatives who are verbally aggressive or display challenging behaviours Frequent exposure to body fluids, uncontained blood and occasional unpleasant conditions, e.g. vomit Frequently working for long hours doing a repetitive task, with PPE