Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and dynamic Health Care Support Worker Immuniser to join our patient focused and supportive immunisations and vaccination team in South Powys. We have opportunity for a full time position (37.5 hours / 5 days a week).

The post holder will work within the Immunisation and Vaccination Team and be supported by Registered Practitioners to administer immunisations and vaccinations to patient and staff groups. You will receive specific training, in line with the national minimum standards, to administer vaccines to patients and staff groups  working under the direct supervision of a Named Supervisor (registered practitioner) and in line with the National Protocol.

The role will involve working flexibly across different Powys Teaching Health Board and community sites  - ensuring the citizens of Powys have equitable access to vaccination and immunisation services.

The ability to travel is essential for this role. If you feel you are a good match for this position, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy - we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

As an immuniser you will work closely in a small team, providing a range of vaccinations to eligible cohorts.

Assess the health of citizens prior to administration of the vaccine and recognise any changes post procedure and react accordingly.

Communicate sensitively providing reassurance and empathy to citizens who may be nervous or require additional support due to lack of capacity or age e.g. children.

Ensure that high standards of infection control are integral to all aspects of clinical practice.

Support the pharmacy process to ensure safe supply, storage and administration of vaccines; this includes following process to maintain the cold chain for vaccines within the vaccination centre and out in the community.  To undertake daily stock checks, accept deliveries and prepare vaccines for transfer. 

Maintain stores under instruction and prepare equipment for outreach clinics and visits to care homes.

Transfer equipment and vaccines to and from sessions (between various locations).

Maintain skills, knowledge and training as identified nationally and locally e.g. Basic Life Support, Anaphylaxis. Undertake specific training related to vaccine programmes. Have a general awareness of current immunisation issues and controversies that can impact on uptake.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.