Immunisation Team Lead

Job summary Greenwich - Immunisation Team Lead This is an interesting opportunity for an Immunisation lead to join the Greenwich 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 Greenwich. 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 Greenwich 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 the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification Person Specification Experience Essential Immunisations experience at band 6 senior nurse level Experience in managing, auditing and evaluating clinical services Desirable Immunisations experience at Band 7 nurse level Experience of team leadership and team/people management Qualifications 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 or experience Aquired or working towards degree or post graduate level education Skills & abilities Essential Good organisational and communication skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication) Car driver Essential Car user and clean driving licence