Job summary
Are you ready to be part of an organisation that makes a
real impact and values innovation? Do you want to join a supportive team all
working toward protecting schoolchildren from preventable diseases? If you're
looking for a role within the field of immunisation where you can grow your
leadership skills and help guide a team of nurses toward achieving this
important goal, keep reading.
We currently have a vacancy for an
experienced Clinical Lead Nurse for Harrow and Brent. While this is a full-time role based
on-site, were happy to consider part-time applicants, with a minimum of
22 hours per week. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team where no two
days are the same. In this community-based role, you'll work in schools and
local communities, mentoring junior staff and leading a team of nurses to
ensure they work safely and effectively. You'll play a key role in increasing
the uptake of vaccinations in this age group. You'll be well-supported by a
growing network of Clinical Leads from across England and the Clinical
Director, ensuring you have the autonomy to manage your role while always
having the support you need to excel.
Main duties of the job
Your main role will involve visiting schools
alongside the immunisation team each day to support them in vaccinating
children against diseases such as HPV, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Meningitis,
and Measles. From September to December, you'll also assist in administering the
flu vaccine to children in both primary and secondary schools. You'll need
relevant experience and knowledge of immunisations, as you'll be mentoring
junior staff and ensuring they're competent to practice.
In addition, you'll conduct audits, address
any clinical incidents or complaints, and collaborate closely with the Team
Lead and Programme Manager to drive vaccination uptake within Harrow and Brent. Strong
communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
As an experienced vaccinator, you'll lead by
example and ensure the team receives the clinical supervision they need, both
in group settings and on a 1:1 basis.
About us
Vaccination UK delivers the school-aged immunisation programme for NHS England across large areas of England, including all of North London. Our mission is to protect the next generation from serious diseases like HPV, influenza, polio, and meningitis. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of this important work, we'd love to hear from you!
We offer a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum. At Vaccination UK, we truly value our staff because we know they're the heart of our organisation. We're committed to supporting your well-being, offering excellent employee benefits, including:
- Supermarket and High Street discounts
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support with mental health, stress, and lifestyle concerns
- 25 days annual leave
- Employee referral scheme
- Employer pension contributions
We believe in providing a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure school-aged children who are
vaccinated within the program are treated professionally and that patient
safety is prioritised.
Monitor vaccination programs to ensure
they are running safely and up to high clinical standards.
Support management in delivering the
vaccination program by maintaining regular contact with clinical staff to
ensure they are working within Vaccination UK policies and standards.
Address safeguarding concerns raised by
nurses, escalate to the Clinical Director and attend quarterly supervision
provided by Vaccination UK.
Act as the primary contact for nurses
regarding any clinical queries or safeguarding concerns raised by staff.
Provide support to Senior Management for
all compliance-related matters, ensuring that we operate according to
regulations.
Ensure accurate and comprehensive
record-keeping for all formal and informal clinical supervision, staff training
and recruitment, and incidents and complaints to comply with CQC standards.
Conduct annual performance development
reviews for clinical staff, assessing clinical competencies, and ensuring
that clinical staff undertake a comprehensive clinical induction.
Document training and support sessions
according to Vaccination UK standards and requirements.
Work with Senior Management to ensure accurate
recording of clinical incidents and complaints, allocate investigating
officers appropriately, and complete outcome forms.
Act as a liaison with Senior Management
to ensure organisational learning and patient safety are optimised.
Assist in recruiting nursing staff and
allocating mentors for new nursing staff, as well as undertaking the
induction process for new staff.
Plan and implement formal clinical
supervision sessions with immunisation nurses at a minimum interval of every
three months.
Undertake other duties commensurate with the
level of this position
Comply with Company policies & procedures
Experience / Knowledge:
Safeguarding
trained to Level 3 (Safeguarding Children)
Immunisation experience essential
Managerial /
Leadership experience
Skills:
Excellent
interpersonal skills
Communication with
different colleagues at different levels
Excellent
documentation and record-keeping skills essential
Good IT skills
High levels of
competence, judgement, integrity and personal and professional accountability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure school-aged children who are
vaccinated within the program are treated professionally and that patient
safety is prioritised.
Monitor vaccination programs to ensure
they are running safely and up to high clinical standards.
Support management in delivering the
vaccination program by maintaining regular contact with clinical staff to
ensure they are working within Vaccination UK policies and standards.
Address safeguarding concerns raised by
nurses, escalate to the Clinical Director and attend quarterly supervision
provided by Vaccination UK.
Act as the primary contact for nurses
regarding any clinical queries or safeguarding concerns raised by staff.
Provide support to Senior Management for
all compliance-related matters, ensuring that we operate according to
regulations.
Ensure accurate and comprehensive
record-keeping for all formal and informal clinical supervision, staff training
and recruitment, and incidents and complaints to comply with CQC standards.
Conduct annual performance development
reviews for clinical staff, assessing clinical competencies, and ensuring
that clinical staff undertake a comprehensive clinical induction.
Document training and support sessions
according to Vaccination UK standards and requirements.
Work with Senior Management to ensure accurate
recording of clinical incidents and complaints, allocate investigating
officers appropriately, and complete outcome forms.
Act as a liaison with Senior Management
to ensure organisational learning and patient safety are optimised.
Assist in recruiting nursing staff and
allocating mentors for new nursing staff, as well as undertaking the
induction process for new staff.
Plan and implement formal clinical
supervision sessions with immunisation nurses at a minimum interval of every
three months.
Undertake other duties commensurate with the
level of this position
Comply with Company policies & procedures
Experience / Knowledge:
Safeguarding
trained to Level 3 (Safeguarding Children)
Immunisation experience essential
Managerial /
Leadership experience
Skills:
Excellent
interpersonal skills
Communication with
different colleagues at different levels
Excellent
documentation and record-keeping skills essential
Good IT skills
High levels of
competence, judgement, integrity and personal and professional accountability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Managerial / Leadership experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Managerial / Leadership experience
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).
