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Job overview
As a Clinical Co-ordinator for Covid 19 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. The post holder will undertake a clinical supervisory role, overseeing a team of Immunisers.
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 post holder will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the delivery of a safe immunisation service, assisting to influence and facilitate change within the setting and service areas.
* Providing supervision of clinical assessment prior to vaccination.
* Supporting the reviews of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions and offering specialist advice as needed.
* Supervising the configuration of the vaccination settings including mobile units, pop-up sites, care homes, and patients' own homes across the geographical footprint of the service.
* Undertaking a clinical supervisory role, overseeing immunisers and administrators delivering a safe immunisation service.
* Supervising the team to ensure appropriate pre-vaccination clinical assessments to confirm the correct vaccination, consent agreements, and consult on the provision of specialist advice on contraindications.
Working for our organisation
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.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people and positively encourages applications from all areas of the community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in a similar role.
* Current immunisation training/update or willingness to undertake.
* Further training or experience in a clinical supervisory position.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience working in a similar role in the public sector.
* Previous experience in immunisation and vaccination.
* Recent experience in clinical supervision.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
* Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management.
* Effective skills in communicating complex and sensitive information in difficult situations.
* Working knowledge of computer skills including word processing, internet access, email correspondence, and electronic record keeping.
Other
* Ability to meet the travel needs of the role across the geographical area of Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
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.
Name: Saskia Stephenson
Job title: Head of Service Delivery Covid Vaccination
Email address: saskia.stephenson@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07976577382
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