Job summary
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team and support our member practices to increase the uptake
of childhood immunisations and promote NHS immunisation campaigns.
North
Halifax PCN is a well-established network of 4 practices, who have worked
collaboratively delivering care to our population of over 38,000 patients, even
before the networks were created in 2019.
The
post holder will work on a rota basis within practices and at our PCN hub in the
new purpose build Mixenden Community Hub.
The successful candidate will be required to travel independently between practice sites. The
candidate will require a flexible approach to change and be instrumental in the
delivery of the practice/PCNs aims for patient centred care.
This
vacancy is for 30 to 37.5 hours.
NHS experience is not essential as training will be
provided. We are looking for people who can meet the essential criteria and
willing to learn and develop into the role. Your application should reference
how you meet the criteria we describe.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy sooner should we receive sufficient number of applications.
If you have the skills and qualifications, listed in the person specification section, we should be happy to receive your application. You have the option to submit a CV
Main duties of the job
For full list of duties, please see Job Descriptions section.
General responsibilities require the post holder to conform with the following principles:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED & I)
- Safety , Health, Enviroonment and Fire (SHEF)
- Confidentiality
- Quality and Continuous Improvement (Q&CI)
- Induction Training
- Learning and Development
- Collaborative working
- Service Delivery
- Security
- Professional Conduct
About us
North Halifax PCN is a well-established network of 4 practices:
- Beechwood Medical Centre
- Caritas Group Practice
- Keighley Road Surgery
- Plane Trees Group Practice
who have worked collaboratively delivering care to our population of over 38,000 patients, even before the networks were created in 2019. The PCT, along with other members of the PCN (member practices, clinicians, first contact physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists) aim to provide the essential link between the health and social care needs of patients. We realise that we need to tackle any health and social inequalities to grow and mature accessible services to everyone.
We operate under the Lead Practice model.
For more details on our organisation, see www.northhalifaxpcn.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The following are the core responsibilities. There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will depend
on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake responsibilities in line with practice
demand for childhood vaccinations
- Provide education and advocacy about the benefits
and safety of vaccinations, addressing any concerns in misconceptions individuals
and their carers
- Work with practices to facilitate easy access to
immunisation services
- Track immunisation rates and follow up with
families.
- Build and maintain relationships with patients and
families with consideration to health inequalities and diversity
- Participate in outreach activities to raise childhood
vaccination awareness and uptake
- Work closely with other health, social and educational care professionals,
such as local schools, childcare providers, to identify and support patients
making sure that access to appropriate vaccinations is available to them and
ensuring that their needs are met
- Report on progress, challenges and outcomes to management
and stakeholders
- Proactively identify and work with registered
patients, their families and carers to support their personalised care needs in
order to achieve vaccination uptake
- Ensure that people have good quality information
to help them make educated choices to vaccinate.
- Signpost support to patients/family/carers on
information about immunisations
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient
records at all times
- Demonstrate
flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be
reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post
or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in
a timely and effective manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The following are the core responsibilities. There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will depend
on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake responsibilities in line with practice
demand for childhood vaccinations
- Provide education and advocacy about the benefits
and safety of vaccinations, addressing any concerns in misconceptions individuals
and their carers
- Work with practices to facilitate easy access to
immunisation services
- Track immunisation rates and follow up with
families.
- Build and maintain relationships with patients and
families with consideration to health inequalities and diversity
- Participate in outreach activities to raise childhood
vaccination awareness and uptake
- Work closely with other health, social and educational care professionals,
such as local schools, childcare providers, to identify and support patients
making sure that access to appropriate vaccinations is available to them and
ensuring that their needs are met
- Report on progress, challenges and outcomes to management
and stakeholders
- Proactively identify and work with registered
patients, their families and carers to support their personalised care needs in
order to achieve vaccination uptake
- Ensure that people have good quality information
to help them make educated choices to vaccinate.
- Signpost support to patients/family/carers on
information about immunisations
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient
records at all times
- Demonstrate
flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be
reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post
or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in
a timely and effective manner.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Health & Well-being qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or in the leisure industry/public/voluntary sector
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- Experience of working as a health advisor
- Experience in public health, social care or a related field
- Experience in community outreach or health promotion
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
- Knowledge
- General understanding of well-being and community services
- Knowledge of local health and social organisations and the services they deliver
- Understanding of the cultural and socio-economic challenges in the targeted area
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Driving licence and use of a car
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Health & Well-being qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or in the leisure industry/public/voluntary sector
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- Experience of working as a health advisor
- Experience in public health, social care or a related field
- Experience in community outreach or health promotion
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
- Knowledge
- General understanding of well-being and community services
- Knowledge of local health and social organisations and the services they deliver
- Understanding of the cultural and socio-economic challenges in the targeted area
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Driving licence and use of a car
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.