University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Vaccination Practitioner
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Role Overview
The Vaccination Practitioner will provide specialist clinical expertise to support the safe and effective delivery of inpatient seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programmes across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust sites. The post holder will independently assess patient eligibility, obtain informed consent, manage clinical risk, administer vaccinations in accordance with authorised Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national immunisation guidance, and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality vaccination service that improves vaccine uptake, reduces preventable illness and contributes to positive patient outcomes. The role may contribute towards wider infection prevention initiatives where appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient eligibility, identify contraindications, clinical risks, obtain informed consent and administer vaccinations in accordance with authorised Patient Group Directions (PGDs), commissioned service requirements and national immunisation guidance.
- Work collaboratively with ward teams, medical staff, pharmacy, infection prevention and control teams and other multidisciplinary colleagues to identify eligible patients and maximise opportunities for vaccination.
- Provide evidence-based information and advice to patients and carers to support informed decision making and improve vaccine uptake.
- Ensure responsibility for vaccine preparation, cold chain management, accurate clinical documentation and reporting using approved electronic systems, including NHS Record a Vaccination Service (RAVS).
- Ensure compliance with national guidance, PGD requirements, Trust policies and governance processes.
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and assurance activities and may support wider Trust vaccination, immunisation and infection prevention initiatives, including peer vaccination programmes, where appropriately trained and service requirements permit.
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About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
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The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Application Information
- Closing Date: This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as you can if interested.
- Secondment: Will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
- Immunisation Report: Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Karen Mogan
- Job title: Practice Facilitator/Educator
- Email address: karen.mogan@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07787531138
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