Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident, enthusiastic and motivated
nurse, with established immunisation experience, to join our friendly team in
the Occupational Health Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We
are looking for a dynamic individual to have responsibility for the
leadership, coordination and delivery of LTHT Occupational Health
immunisations. Ensuring the organisation complies with UKSHAs national
principles, practices and procedures for occupational immunisations.
Main duties of the job
Working
as an integral part of the Occupational Health team, the post will:
Co-ordinate
the safe and efficient delivery of all LTHT Occupational Health vaccination
programmes, catch up campaigns and outbreak response programmes.
Ensure
all staff administering immunisations, both permanent and bank staff are
appropriately trained and maintain consistently excellent standards of
clinical practice.
Act
as a source for expert immunisation knowledge and information within LTHT.
Depending
on previous experience or the undertaking of further training this position
may offer an opportunity to undertake additional roles within the
Occupational Health department to meet service needs commensurate to the
grade.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a strong commitment to the health and
well-being of our employees and as a member of our supportive team, you will
be at the centre of improving the lives of our staff.
The
Occupational Health Service at LTHT are on an improvement journey so this is
an exciting time to join the service. Seven months ago, we implemented the
EOPAS G2 Occupational Health computer system which has transformed how we
deliver the service. In the coming year we plan to move towards SEQOHS
accreditation.
The
Occupational Health Team is a multi-disciplinary one, comprising of a
Consultant/Clinical Lead, a speciality doctor in Occupational Health, an
Occupational Therapist, Band 8a Senior Nurse, Band 7 Specialist Nurse
Practitioners, Band 5 Nurse Advisors, an Occupational Health Technician, a
sessional Psychiatrist and a Clinical Psychologist alongside an extremely
supportive administrative team.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working
within LTHT Occupational Health department the post holder will:
Have
responsibility for the leadership, coordination and delivery of LTHT
Occupational Health immunisations. Ensuring the organisation complies with
UKSHAs national principles, practices and procedures for occupational
immunisations.
Co-ordinate
the safe and efficient delivery of the LTHT Winter Vaccination campaign, as
required catch up campaigns and outbreak response programmes.
Work
within the Occupational Health Team to provide health promotion and support
around immunisations to LTHT employees.
Support
the embedding of effective governance arrangements and ensuring adherence to
these.
Ensure
all staff administering immunisations, both permanent and bank staff,
maintain consistently excellent standards of clinical practice
Organise
and deliver training programmes for Occupational Health nurses and support
staff, covering theory and practice of safe vaccine administration including
co-ordinating all new starter training which will include induction, training
competencies and annual updates in accordance with the National Minimum
Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for registered
Healthcare Practitioners.
Act
as a source for expert immunisation knowledge and information within LTHT.
Oversee
the ordering, storage and transport of vaccines, maintenance of immunisation
equipment and provision of required resources.
Be
responsible for the development/updating of processes, policy, procedures
including immunisation protocols, written instructions and patient group
directives.
Contribute
to managing the administrative and financial aspects of Occupational Health
immunisations, ensuring cost effective use of all resources.
Depending
on previous experience or the undertaking of further training this position
may offer an opportunity to undertake additional roles within the
Occupational Health department to meet service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working
within LTHT Occupational Health department the post holder will:
Have
responsibility for the leadership, coordination and delivery of LTHT
Occupational Health immunisations. Ensuring the organisation complies with
UKSHAs national principles, practices and procedures for occupational
immunisations.
Co-ordinate
the safe and efficient delivery of the LTHT Winter Vaccination campaign, as
required catch up campaigns and outbreak response programmes.
Work
within the Occupational Health Team to provide health promotion and support
around immunisations to LTHT employees.
Support
the embedding of effective governance arrangements and ensuring adherence to
these.
Ensure
all staff administering immunisations, both permanent and bank staff,
maintain consistently excellent standards of clinical practice
Organise
and deliver training programmes for Occupational Health nurses and support
staff, covering theory and practice of safe vaccine administration including
co-ordinating all new starter training which will include induction, training
competencies and annual updates in accordance with the National Minimum
Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for registered
Healthcare Practitioners.
Act
as a source for expert immunisation knowledge and information within LTHT.
Oversee
the ordering, storage and transport of vaccines, maintenance of immunisation
equipment and provision of required resources.
Be
responsible for the development/updating of processes, policy, procedures
including immunisation protocols, written instructions and patient group
directives.
Contribute
to managing the administrative and financial aspects of Occupational Health
immunisations, ensuring cost effective use of all resources.
Depending
on previous experience or the undertaking of further training this position
may offer an opportunity to undertake additional roles within the
Occupational Health department to meet service needs.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Driven by a positive, proactive, can-do mindset
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Caring and compassionate
- Strong clinical role model
- Willing to undergo training as required
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within immunisation services
- Evidence of managing staff/leadership
- Service development and/or change management
Desirable
- Project management/LIM training
- Previous experience of working within an Occupational Health service
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- First level degree
- Non-medical prescribing
- Recognised Occupational Health qualification
Other Criteria
Essential
- IT skills - ability to use all MS office applications
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Driven by a positive, proactive, can-do mindset
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Caring and compassionate
- Strong clinical role model
- Willing to undergo training as required
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within immunisation services
- Evidence of managing staff/leadership
- Service development and/or change management
Desirable
- Project management/LIM training
- Previous experience of working within an Occupational Health service
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- First level degree
- Non-medical prescribing
- Recognised Occupational Health qualification
Other Criteria
Essential
- IT skills - ability to use all MS office applications
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).
