Administering Immunisations and Injections (Agored Level 3)

To provide Healthcare Assistants (Nursing) with the knowledge and skills to administer influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, herpes zoster (shingles) immunisations and hydroxocobalamin (vitamin B12) injections under a patient specific direction (PSD). Competencies are able to be completed as individual units, as relevant to the role.  Currently staff are required to be in a HCSW post and have 24 months experience.