Locality Lead Immunisation Nurse - Lancashire
The Locality Lead Nurse works as a member of the Immunisation Team to support the safe delivery of large-scale programmes within community and educational settings in accordance with the Department of Health Green Book and Local Services Specifications.
To work closely with and support the Clinical Lead in all work related to the National schedule vaccinations for Children, and to work with outbreaks in the community setting. Providing support to clinical teams.
The role involves close working relationships with IntraHealth's Lead and Deputy Immunisation Nurse.
Our work takes place in various settings, including schools, clinics, and community venues, to deliver the National Childhood Immunisation Programmes and other immunisation contracts.
May be required to attend contract meetings with commissioners and keep them informed of clinical developments within the contract.
Main duties of the job
1. Support and supervise immunisation teams, ensuring a safe and effective service, and using service user feedback to improve patient experience.
2. Monitor quality, compliance, and performance, reporting risks to the Operations Manager or Clinical/Deputy Lead Nurse.
3. Provide support to staff within the IntraHealth Immunisation Teams to deliver an equitable and quality service to children, young people, and families.
Promote and support an effective team ethos with excellent communication skills to ensure team objectives are understood and achieved.
Support, influence, and improve the quality of the learning environment by providing support, supervision, and educational and professional development for the team.
Support and deliver aspects of clinical education, staff induction, and support assessment of learners and clinical staff to ensure the workforce has the required training, skills, and competencies to deliver the immunisation programme.
* Ensure that the service meets the requirements of the national and local safeguarding agenda.
About us
IntraHealth is one of the UK's leading providers of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy, and Clinical Services, including anticoagulation monitoring, medication reviews, and childhood immunisation programmes.
We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. Established in 1999, our team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff supported by a centralised back office for finance, HR, administration, and data analysis. We operate NHS services across the North East, North West, and Yorkshire.
Job responsibilities
The Locality Lead Nurse supports the safe delivery of large-scale immunisation programmes in community and educational settings, in accordance with Department of Health Green Book and Local Services Specifications.
Works closely with and supports the Clinical Lead on the National schedule vaccinations for Children and manages outbreaks in the community. Provides support to clinical teams.
The role involves working with IntraHealth’s Lead and Deputy Immunisation Nurse.
Work takes place in various settings, including schools, clinics, and community venues, to deliver the National Childhood Immunisation Programmes and other contracts.
Might attend contract meetings with commissioners and keep them informed of clinical developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current Nurse Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Mentorship Preparation/ENB 998 or equivalent
* Trained according to Immunisation National Standards
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum two years’ experience working with immunisation teams
* In-depth knowledge of immunisation programmes and their safe delivery
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Ability to research evidence and evaluate best practices
* Experience with PGDs and PSDs
* Supervising and supporting nurses and HCAs to develop best practices
* Knowledge of NHS service delivery across disciplines
* Risk identification and problem-solving experience
* Presentation skills
* Experience attending meetings with commissioners and PHE
Knowledge
* Ability to work calmly under pressure
* Effective communication of sensitive information
* Operate with integrity and transparency
* Collaborative leadership style: listens, involves, respects, and learns from others
* Understanding of data protection, patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance, and Caldicott principles
* Confident IT skills to support the role
* Professional approach with awareness of impact on others
* Car owner/driver with insured vehicle for business use
* Willingness to travel within and outside the area
* Reliable team member
* Broad range of clinical skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.
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