Lewisham - Immunisation Team Lead (Band 7)

This is an interesting opportunity for an Immunisation lead to join the Lewisham Immunisation team.

Duties and responsibilities:

To be the lead for the delivery of the School Health Immunisation programme including HPV, School Leaver Booster, Men ACWY and flu programme within a defined area.

To organise co-ordinate and deliver immunisation programmes as required by NHSE. Other immunisation programmes by negotiation with commissioners.Oversee the delivery of the School Age lmmunisation programme across designated borough.Planning, organising and evaluating the immunisation programme, delegating to other members of the immunisation team to ensure delivery of a high quality service.Monitor the quality of service provision, identifying areas for service and professional development and facilitate implementation.Promote effective team work across agencies to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities.

Main duties of the job

HRCH Has Been Named Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2018

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced healthcare professional to fill the post of Immunisation Lead for Lewisham Immunisation team.

You would be responsible for leading and managing the Immunisation team. This includes providing advice and support for the school immunisations team. You will take responsibility for the quality of the Lewisham immunisation programmes across these areas. You will be responsible for building local relationships and facilitating continuous learning and service improvement within your team. Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust is a vibrant and committed organisation dedicated to improving access and quality of health care services to all, within our wide and diverse community. Such commitment is shared through our strong working relationship with our partner agencies in health, education, social care early years and voluntary organisations.

About us

Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.

In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.

We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.

Infection Control

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for further details contact

Doris Marufu

Clinical Services Manager - Mobile 07776 1610152

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Immunisations experience at band 6 senior nurse level

Desirable

• Immunisations experience at Band 7 nurse level

Quaifications

Essential

• Experience in public health or working with children
• Experience working in a management role
• Post registration qualification in school nursing/health visiting or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• Management or Leadership qualification

Skills & abilities

Essential

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to demonstrate commitment to HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication)
• Excellent time management

Car driver

Essential

• Car user and clean driving licence

Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

Downham Health & Leisure Centre

7-9 Moorside Rd

Bromley

BR1 5EW

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779-NN-6587457-N&M-Z