Job summary
The Immunisation Coordinator is the lead nurse in Powys Teaching HealthBoard (PTHB) for matters regarding immunisation. The successful applicant will have a major role in training, service delivery, clinical advice and audit. The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with Public Health forimmunisations. A key part of the role is to support the local delivery plan toachieve the Welsh Government immunisation targets.
Main duties of the job
Provide leadership to improve immunisation services locally
Influence and develop evidence-based standards of care for the immunisation service
Take all opportunities to promote the National Vaccination and Immunisation Programme
Demonstrate effective communication locally using available resources and ensuring full documentation
Develop and maintain professional networks and relationships with colleagues in Primary and Secondary Care, Public Health and Health Protection across the area
Oversee the standard of all relevant material in relation to vaccination and immunisation and advise in appropriate dissemination methods
Receive data and key reports on immunisation uptake that may be complex and sensitive
To liaise on issues of quality and safety with the Quality & Safety Unit
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain the specialist practice function within PTHB the post holder will be responsible for:
- Leading delivery of the national immunisation training programme for health care professionals and support workers in PTHB
- Be influential within the organization in matters relating to immunisation
- Provide detailed advice to other specialist and non-specialist on immunisation matters
- Develop, support and maintain a network of immunisation mentors to deliver competency skills
- Promote up to date evidence-based practice regarding immunisation issues throughout PTHB
- Identify training needs in immunisation services and play a key lead role in ensuring the provision and delivery of training
- Work closely with the training department to set up a data base of staff who vaccinate and develop a recall system for updates, ensuring that opportunities are provided for competencies to be maintained
- Participate in national immunisation conferences
- Deliver training sessions and presentations to groups of varying sizes
- Develop collaborative links with Universities and other appropriate educational establishments to develop new and innovative immunisation training programmes within PTHB
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain the specialist practice function within PTHB the post holder will be responsible for:
- Leading delivery of the national immunisation training programme for health care professionals and support workers in PTHB
- Be influential within the organization in matters relating to immunisation
- Provide detailed advice to other specialist and non-specialist on immunisation matters
- Develop, support and maintain a network of immunisation mentors to deliver competency skills
- Promote up to date evidence-based practice regarding immunisation issues throughout PTHB
- Identify training needs in immunisation services and play a key lead role in ensuring the provision and delivery of training
- Work closely with the training department to set up a data base of staff who vaccinate and develop a recall system for updates, ensuring that opportunities are provided for competencies to be maintained
- Participate in national immunisation conferences
- Deliver training sessions and presentations to groups of varying sizes
- Develop collaborative links with Universities and other appropriate educational establishments to develop new and innovative immunisation training programmes within PTHB
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Training skills and qualification
- Demonstrate competency in dealing with vaccination and immunisation
- Knowledge of Public Heath policy/strategies for immunisation and wider NHS knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Master degree level
- Nurse prescribing
- Level three in Nursing with specialist practitioner qualification in Practice Nursing, Health visiting
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in immunisation
- Significant post registration nursing
- Experience or working within the community
- Experience of teaching and presentations to a range of levels
- Experience of research and audit
- Experience of interagency work
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint/Teams ECDL training modules passed
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; able to present at meetings where specialist information / knowledge is exchanged and hold an audience and to exchange important dialogue
- Ability to develop and implement action plans within often tight timescales
- An ability to facilitate change
- Understanding of key agencies involved in immunisation and vaccination services
- Ability to operate with autonomous practice
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Can travel throughout PTHB to attend internal/external meetings and clinics etc
Values
Essential
- Uses own initiative and can work as team member
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Training skills and qualification
- Demonstrate competency in dealing with vaccination and immunisation
- Knowledge of Public Heath policy/strategies for immunisation and wider NHS knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Master degree level
- Nurse prescribing
- Level three in Nursing with specialist practitioner qualification in Practice Nursing, Health visiting
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in immunisation
- Significant post registration nursing
- Experience or working within the community
- Experience of teaching and presentations to a range of levels
- Experience of research and audit
- Experience of interagency work
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint/Teams ECDL training modules passed
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; able to present at meetings where specialist information / knowledge is exchanged and hold an audience and to exchange important dialogue
- Ability to develop and implement action plans within often tight timescales
- An ability to facilitate change
- Understanding of key agencies involved in immunisation and vaccination services
- Ability to operate with autonomous practice
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Can travel throughout PTHB to attend internal/external meetings and clinics etc
Values
Essential
- Uses own initiative and can work as team member
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
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).
