Deputy Immunisation Lead Nurse

This is a deputy leadership post in Intrahealth's Immunisation Teams, which deliver the National Childhood Immunisation Programme and other immunisation contracts. The role supports the Clinical Lead on the childhood schedule and community outbreak work, and oversees locality leads across a wide area. Work takes place in schools, clinics and community venues, with travel essential and home visits included. Applicants need NMC registration and at least two years in immunisation teams.

• Lead, manage and supervise immunisation teams for a safe, effective service
• Provide clinical leadership and support to staff, delivering a quality service to children, young people and families
• Oversee locality leads across the area and deputise for the Immunisation Lead Nurse
• Support the Clinical Lead on the national childhood schedule and community outbreak work
• Attend contract meetings with commissioners and keep them informed of clinical developments
• Monitor quality, compliance and performance, reporting risks by exception to the Area Manager
• Provide clinical and safeguarding supervision, with three-monthly 1:1s and annual appraisal
• Lead and manage immunisation sessions under Patient Group Direction guidelines, including data collection
• Lead training, induction and competency assessment for staff
• Ensure cold chain, infection control and safe storage and disposal of vaccines and drugs
• Work with the Safeguarding Children's Team and report jointly on risks
• Support quality assurance, audit and policy development in line with NICE guidance

• Degree level or equivalent
• Mentorship preparation (ENB 998 or equivalent)
• Training in accordance with Immunisation National Standards

• Current NMC registration

• At least two years working in immunisation teams
• In-depth knowledge of immunisation programmes and their safe delivery
• Experience working with PGDs and PSDs
• Experience supervising and supporting nurses and HCAs to develop best practice
• Ability to research evidence and evaluate best practice

• Works calmly under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication, including conveying sensitive information
• Collaborative leadership style, with integrity and openness
• Confident use of IT to support the role
• Broad range of clinical skills

• Car owner and driver, with a car insured for business use

• Willingness to travel to various locations in and outside own area

• Prescribing qualification (V300)
• Knowledge of NHS service delivery across a range of disciplines
• Experience identifying risks, anticipating issues and looking at solutions
• Presentation skills
• Experience attending meetings with commissioners and PHE