Vaccination Nurse (General Practice)

Job summary
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse with experience in delivering adult vaccination programmes? Do you have a commitment to improving public health and providing outstanding patient-centred care? The Adam Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Vaccination Nurse to join our busy, friendly and supportive Nursing Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract , with the possibility of extension subject to service needs and achievement of programme outcomes. Part Time, up to 20hrs across the week. Flexible hours. (There maybe scope for additional 2-4 hours if experienced in childhood immunisation)

Main duties of the job
As our dedicated Vaccination Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and high quality vaccination services primarily to adult patients, supporting national immunisation programmes and helping to improve vaccination uptake across our practice population. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will administer vaccinations in accordance with national guidance, clinical protocols and local policies, while promoting the benefits of immunisation and supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a caring and professional approach, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role also offers the opportunity for innovation, supporting the ongoing development and improvement of our vaccination service, ensuring it remains responsive, accessible and patient focused. The candidate will need to have a professional, caring, and courteous manner and have a person centred approach to nursing care. You will be an experienced Vaccinator and need to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of the Adult national vaccinations programme.

About us
We are a CQC Outstanding-rated Practice with 40,000 patients and 17 current Partners working across 5 sites. We successfully combine efficiencies of scale with localised continuity and high quality care on individual surgery sites, whilst using a total triage appointment system to ensure acute patients are seen in a timely manner. We have the benefit of nearly 40 years of experience as a large multi-site Practice, providing a secure and stable environment to work in.

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the daily delivery of practice nursing clinics at a nominated site and working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled practice population.
• To work independently to provide and maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols, policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing assistance, where required, to other members of the primary healthcare team.
• To undertake a vital role in providing, leading, coordinating and evaluating care that is compassionate, evidence based, and personalised.
• To participate in the provision of mentorship, clinical supervision for all Health care Students and colleagues alike, creating an effective shared learning environment.

The role of the Practice nurse needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the nurse works within own level of competency and expand her or his role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice. To provide routine and urgent nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and in agreement with the nurse management team. To provide holistic assessment of wounds and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines. Inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds and lower limb care, following dedicated training and working within own level of competency. To participate as member of the Leg Club Team, providing an holistic lower limb care and embracing the psychosocial model based in the community. To undertake post op wound care, including removal of sutures and clips. Provision of health care advice to provide optimum healing post-operatively. To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines. Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for relevant investigatory procedures such as cervical cytology, ECG, and Dopplers following training and in line with local guidelines. Delivery of national childhood and adult immunisation programmes, ensuring vaccines, injections are administrated under patient group directives or individual prescription. To make an important contribution to the promotion of health, health protection and the prevention of ill health by empowering people to exercise choice, take control of their own health decisions and behaviours and by supporting people to manage their own care where possible. This includes provision of advice on national screening programmes and guide, refer patients to appropriate services or other health professionals as deemed appropriate.

• Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

To be able to provide appropriate self care advice for patients presenting with minor illness within own level of competency and referring to GP, ANP, Pharmacist where appropriate. Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including relevant vaccination within own level of competency. Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance. Undertaking annual contraceptive reviews and injections in line with practice policies. Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately to non-registered colleagues (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) and support clinical supervision of colleagues.

To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy. To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication. Assist in the completion of monthly stock take and support the cost-effective use of disposable items. Maintain adequate stock within the treatment room and assist with the re-stocking of other clinical rooms as required. To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.

• Work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice.
• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines.
• Attend and participate in relevant practice meetings as required.
• Awareness of statutory protection procedures including referral and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
• Awareness of referral mechanisms for mental health issues, family violence, vulnerable adults and addictive behaviours.

Actively take part in mandatory and internalexternal training as requested. Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.

Person Specification
Ability & Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the wider spectrum of clinical care delivered in General Practice Nurse clinics.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team player who contributes to and facilitates decision making and develops trust as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Core skills of Wound care / ECG / Venepuncture
• Interest in an area of Chronic Disease.
• Trained in Cytology
• Lower limb care competencies, including Dopplers
• Awareness of national child and adult immunisation programmes

Empathy & Sensitivity
Essential

• Holistic approach to clinical care with patient at the centre of any decision.
• Treats patient(s) with sensitivity and personal understanding
• Empathetic and non judgemental, checks patient needs are satisfied
• Generates safe, understanding atmosphere

Experience
Essential

• Current Registration with NMC

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse / community nurse
• Post graduate experience in one or more areas of chronic disease

Qualifications
Essential

• Essential Registered (first level) nurse

Desirable

• Post grad diploma or degree relating to primary care.

Clinical Skills Technical Skills
Essential

• Understands the importance of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness.
• Understands principles of Clinical Governance
• Able to document consultations according to NMC guidelines.
• Use of lateral thinking and insight
• Is open to new ways of thinking
• Can judge what is important from a mass of information

Desirable

• Previous experience of electronic recording, storage (and interpretation) of chronic disease data such as Spirometry

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Recognises own limitations and has a supportive approach to colleagues.
• Understanding of own scope of practice and when to seek assistance
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Motivated and Trustworthy
• Flexibility and a Good Timekeeper
• Views self as part of larger organisation
• Uses resources efficiently

IT Skills
Essential

• Ability to use computer on daily basis for email and Microsoft programs
• Awareness of national clinical evidence-based platforms to aid decision making ie. NICE, wound formulary, Green Book

Desirable

• Competent in use of System One
• Digital skills in using platforms to aid patient access.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.