Overview
Due to an expanding service, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and dynamic nurse to join our team as an Immunisation Clinician in North Powys. We have opportunity for 1 x full time position (37.5 hours/5 days per week).
The successful applicant will work closely with the Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor to increase local uptake by providing and supporting immunisation and vaccination services to the eligible population of Powys, in line with the National Immunisation Framework.
Responsibilities
* Provide Clinical Supervision to the Heath Care Support Worker Immunisers and deliver immunisations and vaccinations in a wide range of settings, including vaccination centres, outreach clinics at local community centres, community hospitals and care homes.
* As Immunisation Clinician you will work closely in a small team, providing a range of vaccinations to eligible cohorts.
* Provide clinical supervision to HCSW immunisers.
* Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of immunisation programmes to all eligible persons for a particular vaccination programme.
* Work with the MDT in the vaccination centre to ensure the safe delivery of vaccinations to the local population in the Mid and South of the county.
* Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standards of quality assured, evidence-based practice e.g. safe cold chain storage of vaccines, and disposal of clinical waste, management of vaccine stock levels and disposal of clinical waste.
* Responsible for all aspects of care for citizens ranging from pre-vaccination assessment, careful management of the vaccine and administration of vaccination to eligible citizens in line with the National Immunisation Framework.
* Provide guidance and support to the HCSW Immunisers and liaise with the Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor, who will support you in your role.
* Transfer equipment and vaccines to and from sessions (between various locations), stock management, including rotation of stock, ensuring stock levels are maintained and addressed.
* The ability to travel to different vaccination sites across Powys Teaching Health Board is essential for this role.
Qualifications
An understanding of the role of an immunisation clinician is essential for this role; however full training and updates will be provided.
You will possess excellent communication skills and will work closely with the MDT in the vaccination centre to ensure the safe delivery of vaccinations to the local population in the Mid and South of the county.
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everyone at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services.
Benefits and Information
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 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.
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