Paramedics & Pharmacists - School Immunisations - Milton Keynes
We are currently seeking Paramedics registered with the HCPC and Pharmacists registered with the GPhC to work for us on a bank basis during the flu season. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clinical duties related to immunisation, delivered on-site in primary and secondary schools and in community clinic settings. Our nurses work mainly from Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:30 and 15:00/15:30, with some evening and Saturday clinic work available. Saturdays are paid at time and a third. The salary advertised for the post is pro-rata.
Main duties of the job
* Vaccinate 20 to 25 school children per hour (flu season)
* Work collaboratively to support the team, organisation, and company stakeholders, to facilitate the smooth continuity of service delivery.
About us
European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on-site vaccination programs across Denmark (Headquarters), UK, and The Netherlands. Our vision from 1998 remains the same: to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible, and safe, despite the changing world.
Job responsibilities
* Promote and support the operation of our School Aged Immunisation Service.
* Support Programme Managers, Team Lead, and Clinical Lead as applicable.
* Attend sites across different locations as applicable.
* Deliver effective, evidence-based, and competent care to patients.
* Participate in clinical supervision and staff development.
* Ensure all clinical incidents, near misses, and complaints are reported, monitored, and processed according to organisational policies.
* Participate in audits, make recommendations based on findings, and share outcomes for learning.
* Attend clinical supervision with the Clinical Lead as directed.
* Undertake Gillick Competency Assessments and take verbal consent from parents and caregivers.
* Undertake other duties commensurate with this position.
* Comply with company policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Pharmacists registered with the GPhC
* Paramedics and Physiotherapists registered with the HCPC
* Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists registered with the General Dental Council
* Optometrists registered with the GOC
* Driving ability (desirable)
Experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Experience working within PGD frameworks
* Understanding of the Routine National Immunisation schedule
* Knowledge of informed consent principles
* Experience with cold chain, ordering, and transport arrangements
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Customer service and people management skills
* Assertive, team player, and critical thinker
* Driving ability (desirable)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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