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Clinical Support Worker Immunisations

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience with school-age children and customer service, support immunisation outreach, ensure data confidentiality, manage resources, and assist in improving vaccination uptake.
  • You will deliver vaccinations, support awareness events, manage vaccine storage, maintain patient confidentiality, and assist with data entry and resource management for the immunisation team.

Requirements

  • Our ideal candidate has/is currently working with school age children as well as a customer facing environment and will be required to support other immunisations teams across the Merseycare footprint as and when required.
  • You will support engagement events to increase vaccine uptake and raise awareness of vaccinations.
  • You will ensure you adhere to strict data and patient record confidentiality.
  • The post holder will work as part of the immunisation team to promote immunisation as a key factor for maintaining the health and well-being of children and young people within a defined population.
  • Service delivery will largely take place in schools however, following appropriate training and assessment, there will be an opportunity to work in individual homes, clinics.
  • The post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the clinical input of data and demonstrate an ability to interpret the figures.
  • They will assist in the cleansing of data to assist the immunisation team in the organisation and implementation of targeted offers to improve vaccine uptake figures.
  • The post holder will undertake duties that ensure the smooth running which underpin the service delivery from the Immunisation Team.
  • This includes the organisation and management of resources (equipment, and stock) and providing appropriate clinical administrative support in base and at other locations as service needs dictates.
  • Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

Responsibilities

  • An opportunity has arisen to join our Knowsley Immunisation team to be part of the team you will play a vital role in the promotion and safe delivery of our school based vaccination programme and targeted 0-5 programme.
  • In this role you will be able to with the appropriate training and support deliver the nasal vaccine to children and support vaccination uptake across.
  • You will support engagement events to increase vaccine uptake and raise awareness of vaccinations.
  • You will also support with the storage, transportation and delivery of vaccines and equipment's e.g. collect and return vaccines to storage areas. and ensure disposal of used clinical equipment.
  • You will ensure you adhere to strict data and patient record confidentiality.
  • The post holder will work as part of the immunisation team to promote immunisation as a key factor for maintaining the health and well-being of children and young people within a defined population. Service delivery will largely take place in schools however, following appropriate training and assessment, there will be an opportunity to work in individual homes, clinics. The post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the clinical input of data and demonstrate an ability to interpret the figures. They will assist in the cleansing of data to assist the immunisation team in the organisation and implementation of targeted offers to improve vaccine uptake figures. The post holder will undertake duties that ensure the smooth running which underpin the service delivery from the Immunisation Team. This includes the organisation and management of resources (equipment, and stock) and providing appropriate clinical administrative support in base and at other locations as service needs dictates. Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

FAQs

What is the main role of a Clinical Support Worker Immunisations?

The main role is to promote and safely deliver school-based vaccination programmes and targeted immunisation for children aged 0-5, while supporting the overall immunisation team in various capacities.

What type of training will be provided?

Appropriate training will be provided to enable the delivery of nasal vaccines and to support other immunisation initiatives as required.

Is experience with children necessary for this position?

Yes, the ideal candidate should have experience working with school-age children in a customer-facing environment.

Where will the immunisation services primarily be delivered?

Service delivery will primarily take place in schools, but there may be opportunities to work in individual homes and clinics following appropriate training.

What is the significance of data handling in this role?

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the clinical input of data, interpreting figures, and assisting in data cleansing to help improve vaccine uptake.

Are there opportunities for flexible working?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

You can contact Gaynor Chisnall, the Team Manager, at gaynor.chisnall@merseycare.nhs.uk or call 0151 351 8805 for further details or informal visits.

What kind of equipment will I be handling in this role?

You will handle vaccines and equipment, including the storage, transportation, and disposal of used clinical equipment.

What is Mersey Care's commitment regarding the care provided?

Mersey Care is committed to 'perfect care', which is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient.

What is the geographical coverage of Mersey Care services?

Mersey Care serves over 1.4 million people across the North West and is commissioned for services covering the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.