Job Overview
The Community and School Aged Immunisation Service has available Clinical Lead jobs. The ideal candidate must be a registered healthcare professional capable of administering vaccines under a Patient Group Directive.
Application Deadline: 1st December 2024
Proposed Interview Dates: 12th December 2024
Main Duties of the Job
- Ensure the Immunisation service operates effectively, efficiently, and safely, supporting the development of staff capabilities and practices.
- Integrate best practices into Immunisation service delivery models.
- Assist with service audits and highlight areas for improvement.
- Deliver annual immunisation updates to Practice Nurse immunisers, following RCN/PHE National Immunisation Training Standard Guidelines.
- Provide immunisation updates to HCT CSAIS as required.
- Support an effective student programme.
- Ensure the National Immunisation Service reaches the eligible cohort.
- Drive successful immunisation projects with high uptake.
- Make prudent financial decisions, including serving as an authorised signatory.
We Offer
- 5% on top of basic salary high-cost allowance supplement (subject to minimum and maximum pro-rata).
- 27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service), plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
- One of the UK’s best pension schemes.
- Special leave for family and personal reasons.
- NHS Car Lease Scheme.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Discounts.
Working for Our Organisation
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is committed to providing outstanding services and healthier communities, putting patients, their families, and carers at the heart of its vision. The Trust welcomes a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds and ages.
Please Note
If there is a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline. Therefore, it is advised to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
- A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes are essential (unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010).
- While not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages all staff to be vaccinated, as this remains the best defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Midwife.
- BSc in Community Specialist Practice (School Nursing, Practice Nursing, Health Visiting, or other relevant qualifications) or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Strong immunisation knowledge and experience.
- Experience in clinical audits.
- Demonstrated leadership, management, and supervisory skills.
- Knowledge of current commissioning architecture and health legislation.
- Experience in health needs analysis and evidence-based practice.
- Familiarity with safeguarding children policies and procedures.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- IT proficiency.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Excellent record-keeping and adaptability.
- Capable of using initiative and taking responsibility.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of budgets and ability to work to deadlines.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010).
Additional Information
- Applicants will be contacted regarding interview arrangements via email; ensure the email address provided is regularly checked.
- Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually start at the bottom of the pay band, and all new appointments are subject to a 26-week probation period.
- Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is an armed forces-friendly employer and supports the employment of the armed forces community. For more information, contact [email protected]
- Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome, provided minimum criteria and salary thresholds are met.
- For more information, visit the Gov.UK website.
- In submitting an application, applicants authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process, if appointed.
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