About this role
Job summary
Lambeth and Southwark - Immunisation Team Lead Band 7 (37.5 hours per week (Permanent)
This is an interesting opportunity for an Immunisation lead to join the Lambeth and Southwark 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 Lambeth and Southwark
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 Lambeth and Southwark immunisation programmes across these areas. You will be responsible for building local relationships and facilitating continuous learning and service improvement within your team. Kingston and Richmond Foundation 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
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements.**
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC Registered) Post registration qualification in school nursing/health visiting or equivalent qualifications or experience
Desirable
Management or leadership qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of delivering and promoting immunisations in schools and/or other community settings Experience of risk assessment and risk management Experience of collaborative working with other agencies and organisations to provide a seamless service
Desirable
Experience of team leadership and team/people management
Skills Essential
Able to demonstrate effective communication skills using a variety of communication strategies or children and young people Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact with others effectively using spoken and written word Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
Knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge and understanding of the childhood immunisation schedule Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Personal attributes Essential
Car driver with use of a car or ability to travel between locations with equipment Caring and sensitive to the needs of individuals with the ability to be firm but kind
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Big Yellow Storage Office
49 - 65 Southampton Way
Camberwell
SE5 7SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)