Improving 0-5 Immunisations Uptake Officer

Job summary

As an Improving 0-5 Immunisations Uptake Officer, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team within CHIS (Child Health Information Service) to create and implement a role to improve immunisation uptake and reduce health inequalities in areas of low immunisation uptake. The role will support provision of health protection for the wider population due to good vaccine coverage, resulting in good herd immunity. The role will drive the increase in uptake of 0-5 immunisations over the next two years in line with NHS England Vaccination Strategy, particularly in place/PCNs/areas of lower uptake/population groups vulnerable to non-participation.

The Improving 0-5 Immunisations Uptake Officer will be a link between CHIS and other agencies e.g. LA (Local Authority), ICB (Integrated Care Board), 0-19 providers and third sector organisations. They will provide training and accurate information for community group leaders. The role will improve awareness of and engagement in, all 0-5 immunisations amongst parents, carers and community leaders and seek to understand why the local eligible population may choose not to accept the offer of 0-5 immunisations in order to inform and improve future commissioning and service provision.

The role will work to reduce non attendance at appointments and reduce the incidence of vaccine

Main duties of the job

• Use data from the CHIS system to identify areas of lower uptake.
• Work with system colleagues and community leaders where the population is vulnerable to non-participation.
• Improve awareness of immunisations and access to immunisation programmes offering information in accessible formats.
• Provide important interface between healthcare professionals and community hubs/groups.
• Use local reports e.g. Health Equity Audits/Insight work to understand barriers to immunisations for communities.
• Coordinate system colleagues/community leaders and other agencies to develop local knowledge and facilitate local engagement.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the 0-5 immunisation schedule and department protocols in supporting individuals.

For a full list of responsibilities please see attached the Job Description.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Preston

Lancashire

PR2 2YB

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Preston

Lancashire

PR2 2YB

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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