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Position Overview

The selected candidate will be tasked with executing clinical responsibilities associated with immunization, primarily conducted in educational institutions for children in primary and secondary settings within community health facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves administering vaccinations to children in a school environment, specifically targeting protection against seasonal influenza. The responsibilities will encompass various educational institutions throughout the region.

About Vaccination UK

Vaccination UK is a prominent provider of immunization services and on-site vaccination initiatives across the country. Our mission, established in 1998, is to combat illness and preserve lives by ensuring that preventive measures and treatments are accessible, straightforward, and secure.

Job Duties

• Administer vaccinations to 20 to 25 schoolchildren per hour during the flu season.
• Collaborate effectively to support the team, organization, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Advocate for and assist in the operation of our School Immunization Program.
• Provide support to Program Managers, Team Leaders, and Clinical Leads as necessary.
• Travel to various sites as required.
• Deliver a competent, evidence-based level of care to patients.
• Engage in clinical supervision and contribute to the performance and development of staff.
• Ensure all clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints are documented, monitored, and addressed in accordance with organizational policies.
• Participate in audits, offering recommendations based on findings and sharing outcomes with the team for collective learning.
• Attend clinical supervision sessions with the Clinical Lead as directed.
• Actively contribute to team meetings.
• Conduct Gillick Competency Assessments and obtain verbal consent from parents and guardians.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Familiarity with the National Immunization Schedule.
• Knowledge of and adherence to informed consent principles.
• Proficient in computer usage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Customer service orientation and people management skills.
• Assertive, collaborative team player with critical thinking capabilities.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacists with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Registered Paramedics and Physiotherapists with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Registered Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Registered Optometrists with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience working within Patient Group Directions (PGD).
• Understanding of the National Immunization Schedule.
• Knowledge of informed consent principles.
• Current immunization training or willingness to undertake training.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Understanding of immunization schedules in line with national guidelines, including cold chain management, ordering, and transport arrangements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer service and people management skills.
• Assertive, collaborative team player with critical thinking skills.
• Valid driving license (desirable).