Job summary
The World Health Organisation says "Immunization is key to primary health care, an indisputable human right, and one of the best health investments money can buy."
If you would like to play your part in our leadership team supporting the teams delivering this to the communities of Norfolk whether you are a nurse, midwife or other registered health care professional, please consider applying to join our Norfolk team.
We are looking for a clinician wishing to take their first steps in to leadership who has excellent communication skills can work flexibly, and is keen to develop in a leadership role.
Could you provide clinical leadership to the team and use your public health knowledge and passion to support and develop the service alongside the Team Lead?
While previous experience of delivering vaccinations is useful, full training and induction will be offered to successful candidates.
The work will involve some weekend and evening work to meet the needs of our communities.
Interview - 14th May 2025
Main duties of the job
The School Aged Immunisation Service are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Senior Immunisation Clinician.
The post holder will provide clinical professional leadership and line management to a team of clinicians under the supervision of the Team Lead.
The role will require the successful candidates to travel across the whole county and so you must hold a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
If you are passionate about protecting children and young people's health through vaccination, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal chat please contact: Nancy Campen Operations Manager n.campen@nhs.net or call 07554776887
In return, we can offer you:o 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)o One of the UK's best pension schemeso Special Leave for family and personal reasonso NHS Car Lease Schemeo Eye Care Voucherso Employee Assistance Programmeo NHS Discounts
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us atHertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible -Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include delivering the public health message regarding immunisations to parents, carers, schools and stakeholders, ensuring maximum uptake of immunisations in Norfolk.
As a Senior immunisation nurse you will demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills and have the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include delivering the public health message regarding immunisations to parents, carers, schools and stakeholders, ensuring maximum uptake of immunisations in Norfolk.
As a Senior immunisation nurse you will demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills and have the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Heath Care Professional
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
- Mentorship or qualification teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Current registration with professional body.
- Evidence of public health knowledge and health inequalities.
Desirable
- Specialist Community Public Health Qualification
- Previous vaccination experience.
- Experience of leading and developing projects in a clinical setting.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supervising a team
- Experience of team work
- Experience of working with a diverse client group
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Understanding of working within a competency framework
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and lead a clinical team to deliver the county wide vaccination programme
- Communicating within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- Ability to use own initiative to problem solve
- In depth knowledge of current local and national policies informing immunisation and public health.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Heath Care Professional
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
- Mentorship or qualification teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Current registration with professional body.
- Evidence of public health knowledge and health inequalities.
Desirable
- Specialist Community Public Health Qualification
- Previous vaccination experience.
- Experience of leading and developing projects in a clinical setting.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supervising a team
- Experience of team work
- Experience of working with a diverse client group
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Understanding of working within a competency framework
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and lead a clinical team to deliver the county wide vaccination programme
- Communicating within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- Ability to use own initiative to problem solve
- In depth knowledge of current local and national policies informing immunisation and public health.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
