Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 7 MONTHS UNTILL SEPTEMBER 2025 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.
Public Health Wales has the remit to provide strategic leadership for the development of immunisation services across Wales; both in primary and secondary care and in addition to those non NHS organisations who have a need for immunisation advice and guidance. An opportunity has arisen to join our existing team and help shape the future.
The Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) in Public Health Wales is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join the successful Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP). It is a national role and will be key in supporting immunisation programmes in Wales.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with immunisation expertise, and experience in public health and service development.
The post involves contributing to the delivery of public health immunisation projects and interventions at an all Wales level using public health knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be capable of responding to service changes and needs and have the ability to think logically and innovatively. Excellent IT skills are required and the need to be adaptable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
If you are a highly motivated, and experienced qualified nurse with a strong background in public health and/or immunisation, then we are keen to hear from you.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
You can find a full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents or click on Apply now to view it on Track.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
You can find a full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents or click on Apply now to view it on Track.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse on Sub-part 1 of NMC Register
- oEducated to degree level or have equivalent experience
- oSpecialist Community Public Health Nursing (degree level) or Specialist Post Graduate Qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oRecognised infection prevention and control qualification
- oRecognised teaching and assessing qualification
- oEvidence of short course in health promotion (post grad certificate level)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in either primary or secondary care setting or other demonstrable experience relevant to the post
- oExperience of multidisciplinary team working
- oExperience of prioritising and managing own workload to meet the demands of the service
- oExperience of dealing with sensitive or difficult situations
- oExperience of clinical immunisation service delivery in a variety of settings
Desirable
- oKnowledge and understanding of immunisation programmes
- oDeveloping policies and guideline experience
- oMentorship experience
- oExperience in research and audit
- oExperience of interpreting surveillance data
- oTeaching experience
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oEffective decision making skills
- oAbility to work independently or as part of a team
- oProblem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands within sphere of responsibility
- oPresentation skills to large audiences
- oAbility to use Outlook, Microsoft office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel confidently. IT skills and experience with databases
- oAbility to analyse and interpret a range of information and data
Desirable
- oAbility to provide highly specialised immunisation advice to a range of healthcare providers/others
- oAbility to represent a team and liaise with other professional organisations.
Knowledge
Essential
- oA competent knowledge and understanding of vaccination and immunisations.
- oAble to confidently advise and provide specialist immunisation advice to other health professionals, partners and members of the public
- oKnowledge of the main principles underpinning infectious disease, infection prevention and control, and vaccination and immunisation
- oKnowledge of the needs of multi-cultural populations and sensitivity to cultural backgrounds
- oUnderstanding of evidence based practice and related practical application
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the importance of effective stakeholder collaboration
- oUnderstanding of Immunisation and vaccination issues and practices
- oKnowledge of immunisation global strategies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information
- oCommitted to self-development and willing to share experience with others to influence practice
- oAbility to acknowledge own limitations/competence
- oAn understanding of the benefit of a commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems
- oProfessional and approachable
- oResourceful and adaptable
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oAble to work from home
- oAble to work unsociable hours if required
- oAbility to function under unpredictable working patterns particularly during outbreaks and incidents
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse on Sub-part 1 of NMC Register
- oEducated to degree level or have equivalent experience
- oSpecialist Community Public Health Nursing (degree level) or Specialist Post Graduate Qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oRecognised infection prevention and control qualification
- oRecognised teaching and assessing qualification
- oEvidence of short course in health promotion (post grad certificate level)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in either primary or secondary care setting or other demonstrable experience relevant to the post
- oExperience of multidisciplinary team working
- oExperience of prioritising and managing own workload to meet the demands of the service
- oExperience of dealing with sensitive or difficult situations
- oExperience of clinical immunisation service delivery in a variety of settings
Desirable
- oKnowledge and understanding of immunisation programmes
- oDeveloping policies and guideline experience
- oMentorship experience
- oExperience in research and audit
- oExperience of interpreting surveillance data
- oTeaching experience
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oEffective decision making skills
- oAbility to work independently or as part of a team
- oProblem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands within sphere of responsibility
- oPresentation skills to large audiences
- oAbility to use Outlook, Microsoft office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel confidently. IT skills and experience with databases
- oAbility to analyse and interpret a range of information and data
Desirable
- oAbility to provide highly specialised immunisation advice to a range of healthcare providers/others
- oAbility to represent a team and liaise with other professional organisations.
Knowledge
Essential
- oA competent knowledge and understanding of vaccination and immunisations.
- oAble to confidently advise and provide specialist immunisation advice to other health professionals, partners and members of the public
- oKnowledge of the main principles underpinning infectious disease, infection prevention and control, and vaccination and immunisation
- oKnowledge of the needs of multi-cultural populations and sensitivity to cultural backgrounds
- oUnderstanding of evidence based practice and related practical application
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the importance of effective stakeholder collaboration
- oUnderstanding of Immunisation and vaccination issues and practices
- oKnowledge of immunisation global strategies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information
- oCommitted to self-development and willing to share experience with others to influence practice
- oAbility to acknowledge own limitations/competence
- oAn understanding of the benefit of a commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems
- oProfessional and approachable
- oResourceful and adaptable
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oAble to work from home
- oAble to work unsociable hours if required
- oAbility to function under unpredictable working patterns particularly during outbreaks and incidents
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
