Sirona care & health CIC

Immunisation Coordinator

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Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 Immunisation Coordinator to join the Sirona Community Vaccination Team (SCVT), working across community settings and staff bases in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.

In this role, you will be instrumental in planning, promoting, and delivering catch-up immunisations for individuals with incomplete vaccination histories. You will also lead the delivery of tailored Influenza and COVID-19 immunisations for staff and inpatients, in line with NHS England directives.

The successful candidate will contribute to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations and their communities, focusing on immunisation uptake and ensuring the adaptable delivery of immunisation services in community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and oversee the delivery of catch-up immunisations in community settings.
  • Lead the delivery of Influenza and COVID-19 immunisation programmes for staff and inpatients.
  • Collaborate with local healthcare providers and community services to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of immunisation uptake and safety.
  • Provide education and support to staff and the wider community on immunisation.

The Sirona Community Vaccination Team is committed to enhancing public health in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, delivering high-quality, efficient, and safe services to improve the health of vulnerable populations.

Main duties of the job

To act as a day-to-day lead for the team, providing daily support and line management for the SCVT Immunisation Team under the guidance of the Clinical Lead and Head of Specialist Services for Children.

To develop and provide information, training and support to the immunisation team, to ensure local and national outcomes related to immunisations are met.

This role supports the planning and delivery of a high quality and efficient Immunisation programme by meeting the needs of all eligible cohorts across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7074432-WW

Job locations

Pill Heath Clinic

3 Station road , Pill , North Somerset , BS20 0AB

PILL

BS20 0AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in immunisation programmes and delivery of immunisations
  • Awareness of national and local policy relating to health protection
  • Experience working with asylum seekers/refugees
  • Knowledge of Department of Health Green Book
  • Ability to vary communication skills for those with special needs, cultural differences, English not as first language and challenging behaviour

Desirable

  • Leadership and management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • Full UK Driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in immunisation programmes and delivery of immunisations
  • Awareness of national and local policy relating to health protection
  • Experience working with asylum seekers/refugees
  • Knowledge of Department of Health Green Book
  • Ability to vary communication skills for those with special needs, cultural differences, English not as first language and challenging behaviour

Desirable

  • Leadership and management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • Full UK Driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes

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).

Additional information

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Pill Heath Clinic

3 Station road , Pill , North Somerset , BS20 0AB

PILL

BS20 0AB


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Pill Heath Clinic

3 Station road , Pill , North Somerset , BS20 0AB

PILL

BS20 0AB


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Operational Lead

Harry Lawrence

harry.lawrence@nhs.net

07765565499

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7074432-WW

Job locations

Pill Heath Clinic

3 Station road , Pill , North Somerset , BS20 0AB

PILL

BS20 0AB


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