Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Immunisation Nurse (Clinical Supervisor) to join the Covid Immunisation Service.
As part of the team, you will be clinically supervising staff to ensure a safe and effective service for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Covid Service provides vaccinations in a variety of community settings including residential homes, patient's own homes, static and pop-up clinics across Coventry & Warwickshire.
Main duties of the job
You will also work as part of the team to plan, deliver and evaluate effective Covid vaccination programmes.
You will work alongside the operational lead and service manager to develop the service and improve the immunisation uptake.
You will be required to work a variety of shift patterns including evenings and weekends.
You will need to be a Registered Nurse with substantial experience of providing immunisation and vaccination and have completed or willing to complete a recognised immunisation and vaccination training programme.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and be responsible for vaccination sessions at clinics and other settings, providing supervision for staff, assessing risk, and ensuring the safety of all patient groups.
To undertake line management duties for a team of staff.
To assist the clinical lead in providing a quality service, implementing new vaccination schedules, and ensuring a safe and effective service delivery
To work in conjunction with the clinical lead in line managing, supervising and teaching the junior members of the team
The role will require the successful candidate to travel and so you must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes.
Shortlisting will be against the person specification, so only apply if you fulfil the criteria.
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues is essential. There will be substantial access to patient records therefore an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check will be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and be responsible for vaccination sessions at clinics and other settings, providing supervision for staff, assessing risk, and ensuring the safety of all patient groups.
To undertake line management duties for a team of staff.
To assist the clinical lead in providing a quality service, implementing new vaccination schedules, and ensuring a safe and effective service delivery
To work in conjunction with the clinical lead in line managing, supervising and teaching the junior members of the team
The role will require the successful candidate to travel and so you must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes.
Shortlisting will be against the person specification, so only apply if you fulfil the criteria.
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues is essential. There will be substantial access to patient records therefore an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check will be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fundamentals of Immunisation and Vaccination Training
- Registered Nurse
- Current Registration NMC
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to practice in a child/young person / family centred way.
- Knowledge and skills in the assessment of and intervention all client groups.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff.
- Experience in primary care and public health delivery of vaccination programmes
- Broad range of experience in working as a qualified nurse
- Experience in primary care and public health delivery of vaccination programmes
Other
Essential
- Evidence of on-going commitment to training and continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fundamentals of Immunisation and Vaccination Training
- Registered Nurse
- Current Registration NMC
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to practice in a child/young person / family centred way.
- Knowledge and skills in the assessment of and intervention all client groups.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff.
- Experience in primary care and public health delivery of vaccination programmes
- Broad range of experience in working as a qualified nurse
- Experience in primary care and public health delivery of vaccination programmes
Other
Essential
- Evidence of on-going commitment to training and continuing professional development.
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).
