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Vaccination Programme
Welcome to the COVID Vaccine North East and North Cumbria Programme
NHS North East and North Cumbria has started to deliver its part of the biggest vaccination programme ever seen in the UK. Vaccinating thousands of people every day will take hundreds of extra staff and volunteers.
We have hundreds of paid jobs and volunteering opportunities available for local people who want to play their part in supporting the region’s fight against the virus.
Vaccinations will take place in a range of NHS locations across the region such as hospitals, GP practices, community pharmacies and new, dedicated vaccination sites.
We really want local people to benefit from these opportunities, which will play an important part in supporting the region’s fight against the virus.
Most vacancies are hosted by the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, other trusts are offering a range of roles and some applications may be transferred to other local NHS organisation.
Please come, join our team, and play an active role in helping us tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.
To find out more about the roles we have within the Vaccination Programme please see below.
Our roles within the COVID Vaccine North East and North Cumbria programme
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Healthcare Assistant - (Band 2)
Will work as part of a dynamic team to assist the registered healthcare professionals in providing high quality patient care to patients attending the COVID-19 vaccination sites. Educated to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification and experience and GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills).
Registered Healthcare Professional (Band 5)
Will undertake activities such as clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and post vaccine observations support.
Clinical Supervisor - DARLINGTON (Band 6)
Will be a registered Health Care Professional who is able to work on your own initiative, meet tight deadlines and will need to hold good analytical skills. In addition, you will need to be able to undertake sound decision making when faced with changing clinical situations. Appropriate training and supervision will be provided to ensure you flourish in your role.
Registered Healthcare Professional (Band 5) - BANK
Will undertake activities such as clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and post vaccine observations support.
Team Lead / Clinical Shift Co-ordinator - DURHAM (Band 7)
Will act as the site clinical lead for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The post holder will carry out a spectrum of general and operational management duties to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service. Registered General Nurse with education to Degree level plus significant experience.
Team Lead / Clinical Shift Co-ordinator - DARLINGTON (Band 7)
Will act as the site clinical lead for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The post holder will carry out a spectrum of general and operational management duties to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service. Registered General Nurse with education to Degree level plus significant experience.
Team Lead / Clinical Shift Co-ordinator - MIDDLESBROUGH (Band 7)
Will act as the site clinical lead for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The post holder will carry out a spectrum of general and operational management duties to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service. Registered General Nurse with education to Degree level plus significant experience.
Team Lead / Clinical Shift Co-ordinator - NEWCASTLE (Band 7)
Will act as the site clinical lead for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The post holder will carry out a spectrum of general and operational management duties to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service. Registered General Nurse with education to Degree level plus significant experience.
BANK Healthcare Professional (Band 5)
Will undertake activities such as clinical assessment, dilution and drawing up of the vaccine from multi-dose vials and post vaccine observations support.
Clinical Educator (Band 6)
Will plan, schedule and deliver training for staff who will be working in the hubs, which will include identifying new and emerging training needs such as vaccine specific training. Will provide support to staff within hubs, identifying gaps in knowledge and working with colleagues across the region to rectify this. Educated to degree level (on degree pathway) with Master’s level study (on Master’s pathway), be a Registered Nurse and hold a current NMC registration.
Vaccination Site Matron - (Band 8a)
Will work as leader of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. The post holder will be responsible for clinical oversight of multiple vaccination and post-vaccination observation pods within a mass vaccination site. Educated to postgraduate/Master’s level with significant post registration experience and be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration.
Clerk Receptionist (Band 2)
Will provide an effective and efficient reception and administrative service to the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, ensuring that a high quality of customer care is delivered. Be educated to NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience.
Healthcare Assistant - DURHAM (Band 2)
Will work as part of a dynamic team to assist the registered healthcare professionals in providing high quality patient care to patients attending the COVID-19 vaccination sites. Educated to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification and experience and GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills).
Healthcare Assistant - DARLINGTON (Band 2)
Will work as part of a dynamic team to assist the registered healthcare professionals in providing high quality patient care to patients attending the COVID-19 vaccination sites. Educated to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification and experience and GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills).
Healthcare Assistant - SUNDERLAND (Band 2)
Will work as part of a dynamic team to assist the registered healthcare professionals in providing high quality patient care to patients attending the COVID-19 vaccination sites. Educated to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification and experience and GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills).
Healthcare Assistant - MIDDLESBROUGH (Band 2)
Will work as part of a dynamic team to assist the registered healthcare professionals in providing high quality patient care to patients attending the COVID-19 vaccination sites. Educated to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification and experience and GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills).
Vaccinator - DURHAM (Band 3)
Will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine(s). Will be responsible for administering the vaccine to clients within a team of staff as part of the mass vaccination delivery model under the direction and supervision of a registered health care professional. Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and short courses or significant clinical equivalent previous proven experience.
Vaccinator - DARLINGTON (Band 3)
Will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine(s). Will be responsible for administering the vaccine to clients within a team of staff as part of the mass vaccination delivery model under the direction and supervision of a registered health care professional. Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and short courses or significant clinical equivalent previous proven experience.
Vaccinator - MIDDLESBROUGH (Band 3)
Will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine(s). Will be responsible for administering the vaccine to clients within a team of staff as part of the mass vaccination delivery model under the direction and supervision of a registered health care professional. Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and short courses or significant clinical equivalent previous proven experience.
Registered Healthcare Professional Clinical Supervisor (Band 6)
Will undertake a clinical supervisory role, overseeing a team of Vaccinators. The post holder is responsible for conducting clinical assessments of patients prior to vaccination, support the reviews of complex medical histories and supervise the configuration of the vaccination pod and vaccination station within the mass vaccination delivery model.
Vaccination Site Operations Manager (Band 8b)
Will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of resources in the provision of a large vaccination site, including the management of staff and oversight of vaccine product(s), associated consumables and PPE. Degree level of education supplemented by postgraduate study and management or clinical experience to Master’s Degree level or equivalent.
Vaccination Site Pharmacist (Band 6)
Will provide high quality professional supervision for the COVID-19 vaccination supply and preparation within large vaccination sites. The post holder will contribute to the training of other pharmacy vaccination staff and provide support for nursing staff and non-registered healthcare vaccinators with medicines management issues. Educated to MPharm degree level (or equivalent), fully registered Pharmacist with GPhC registration.