Bank Vaccinator – Autumn/Winter Vaccination Programme
£15.75 per hour during standard hours (Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm)
£20.50 per hour for weekends
Zero-hours contract (employed) or locum basis considered
We are looking for experienced and reliable Bank Vaccinators to support the delivery of our autumn and winter flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccination programmes.
Most shifts will be available throughout October and November, with the possibility of further ad hoc hours to support other vaccination programmes during the year.
The role is suitable for registered healthcare professionals, including:
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacists
- Paramedics
- Dietitians
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Podiatrists
Applications are also welcomed from clinicians currently working on a locum or self-employed basis, otherwise successful applicants will be engaged under a zero-hours contract.
Main duties
The role will primarily involve:
- Administering intramuscular vaccinations safely and effectively
- Completing appropriate clinical checks before vaccination
- Providing patients with relevant information and reassurance
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Following all relevant clinical protocols, policies and infection-control procedures
- Responding appropriately to adverse reactions and clinical concerns
- Supporting the safe and efficient running of vaccination clinics
Essential requirements
Applicants must:
- Have previous experience of administering intramuscular vaccinations
- Hold current, unrestricted registration with an appropriate professional body, i.e. the NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Be confident working independently within their professional competence and agreed clinical protocols
- Be willing to complete any required campaign-specific training and competency assessments
- Be available for shifts during October and November
- Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
Availability may include daytime, evening and weekend clinics.
Shifts will be offered according to service requirements, and there is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours.
Pay: £15.75-£20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you previously undertaken the Foundation Knowledge for vaccinators course (or equivalent) via eLearning For Health (or other training provider)
- Please tell us your rough availability throughout October and November, including Saturday mornings.
- please list all of the vaccination types that you have experience giving i.e. flu, COVID, RSV, shingles, pneumococcal etc
Experience:
- Injection administration: 1 year (required)
- working under PGD (Patient Group Directive): 1 year (preferred)
- flu vaccination: 1 year (required)
- COVID vaccination: 1 year (required)
- RSV vaccination: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NMC / GPhC / HCPC registration without restriction (required)
- and in date anaphylaxis and resuscitation certificate (preferred)
- DBS issued in the last 12 months (or update service member) (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
