Job summary
As a SAIS Improving Uptake Officer, the
post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective
service, supporting managers, clinical and
administrative staff across the programme. The primary role will be to ensure
an uptake in vaccinations in the appropriate cohorts of school aged children,
whether in school or home schooled.
This post is to provide additional
resource to support programmes to drive uptake up and is supplemental to the
main service.
The post holder will focus on improving
the uptake of SAI across the programme specified locality/geography.
In particular, the post holder will:
Work with
colleagues in schools with low uptake to drive uptake up.
Work with
colleagues in PCN/GP practices to ensure individuals vulnerable to
non-participation are supported to access catch up immunisations
Work with
community groups/individuals vulnerable to non-participation to improve
awareness of immunisations and access to immunisation programmes offering
information in accessible format, attending community events.
Work on a kit
of supporting material to increase uptake including, but not limited to,
improving materials to support schools, video to support use of eConsent by
parents, a positive recorded webinar/ presentation to dispel vaccination myths
and translated materials
Main duties of the job
To
provide pro-active and outward/public facing support to the SAIS team in the
improvement of SAI uptake across the programme.Improving
quality and outcomes
To be an integrated member of the
SAIS team and wider service who actively initiates new and contributes to
existing improving uptake projects (by the SAIS service or local partners),
ensuring that a quality service is provided to all service users.
Focuses on reducing health
inequalities by developing and contributing to interventions by the service
and external partners to improve uptake of SAI by groups vulnerable to
non-participation.
Actively supports the SAIS team and
contributes to achieving key performance indicators
Actively engages with system
partners to improve SAI uptake, providing key knowledge of immunisation
programmes
Uses evidence and learns from best
practice across the region and further afield (including other SAIS programmes)
to inform work.
Continually maintains records to be
able to produce timely quarterly SAI Uptake reports) and end of year reports
which contribute to the overall service annual report
Produce regular reports as
required to meet the needs of the project and to adapt and amend these
reports as the needs of the service change
About us
IntraHealth
is one of the UKs leading providers of NHS Primary and Community Care
services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary
Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes
anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood
immunisation programmes.
We are
a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since 1999. We
operate NHS services across the North East, Yorkshire, the midlands and North
West. Our team is made up of a wide range of healthcare professionals and
administrative roles including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs),
Nurses, Pharmacists, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration
teams. Our frontline teams are supported by a centralised back office function;
providing executive, finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.
IntraHealth Ltd delivers immunisation and vaccination
services for NHS England across several areas in the UK. Our immunisation and
vaccination service has been running for 12 years and forms part of our
established clinical services in the North of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a SAIS Improving Uptake Officer, the
post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective
service, supporting managers, clinical and
administrative staff across the programme. The primary role will be to ensure
an uptake in vaccinations in the appropriate cohorts of school aged children,
whether in school or home schooled.
This post is to provide additional
resource to support programmes to drive uptake up and is supplemental to the
main service.
The post holder will focus on improving
the uptake of SAI across the programme specified locality/geography.
In particular, the post holder will:
Work with
colleagues in schools with low uptake to drive uptake up.
Work with
colleagues in PCN/GP practices to ensure individuals vulnerable to
non-participation are supported to access catch up immunisations
Work with
community groups/individuals vulnerable to non-participation to improve
awareness of immunisations and access to immunisation programmes offering
information in accessible format, attending community events.
Work on a kit
of supporting material to increase uptake including, but not limited to,
improving materials to support schools, video to support use of eConsent by
parents, a positive recorded webinar/ presentation to dispel vaccination myths
and translated materials
Dedicated
member of staff to work with low uptake schools to support schools with
additional needs - interpreters, supporting consent returns etc.
provide
important interface between healthcare professionals, service users and
schools.
have
the resources and time to give parents, carers and pupils the information they
need, e.g., support by giving translated materials where appropriate and
address anxieties to promote and improve uptake of immunisations, reduce
inequalities in uptake by targeted action amongst population groups with low
uptake.
work
with schools and LA to undertake the right roles and responsibilities at the
right time to support their pupils and parents to consent to immunisations.
develop
local knowledge and expertise that will be key for service users.
work
with LA and other agencies and provide accurate information
in communities.
This will contribute to:
Improvement
in uptake of immunisation programmes delivered to school aged children
Reduce
incidence of vaccine preventable disease
Provision
of health protection for the wider population due to good vaccine coverage
resulting in good herd immunity.
The
increase in uptake for school aged immunisation over the next two years in
line with the NHS England plan particularly in Place/PCNs/areas of low
uptake/population groups vulnerable to non-participation
Reduction
in non-responders/lack of return of consent forms (show tracked evidence)
An
evidence-based understanding of why the local eligible population chooses
not to accept the offer of immunisation in school to inform and improve
future commissioning and service provision.
Improvement
in awareness of all school age immunisations amongst parents, carers,
pupils and schools
School
engagement in promoting all school age immunisation programmes.
To
provide pro-active and outward/public facing support to the SAIS team in the
improvement of SAI uptake across the programme.
Improving
quality and outcomes.To be
an integrated member of the SAIS team and wider service who actively
initiates new and contributes to existing improving uptake projects (by the
SAIS service or local partners), ensuring that a quality service is provided
to all service users. Focuses
on reducing health inequalities by developing and contributing to
interventions by the service and external partners to improve uptake of
SAI by groups vulnerable to non-participation. Actively
supports the SAIS team and contributes to achieving key performance
indicators. Actively
engages with system partners to improve SAI uptake, providing key knowledge
of immunisation programmes. Uses
evidence and learns from best practice across the region and further afield
(including other SAIS programmes) to inform work. Continually
maintains records to be able to produce timely quarterly SAI Uptake reports)
and end of year reports which contribute to the overall service annual
report. Produce regular reports as
required to meet the needs of the project and to adapt and amend these
reports as the needs of the service change
Enabling patient and
public involvement
To act
as a champion for parents/guardians and young people and their interests and
support in decision-making about SAI participation.
To
ensure all public and patient contact is of the highest professional
standard.
Engage
with community groups to offer vaccination promotion/education and awareness
sessions.
Promoting equality and
reducing inequalities
To
uphold organisation policies and principles on the promotion of equality.
To
create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone
can contribute, and ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. Implement
the recommendations/learning from pilots from the NHS England
North West Public Health team e.g. 2-year
programme of work to improve uptake of screening by individuals with a
learning disability.
Developing an excellent
organisation
To
ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff within the department.
To
ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within
the department.
The
post holder will undertake any training required as relevant to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a SAIS Improving Uptake Officer, the
post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective
service, supporting managers, clinical and
administrative staff across the programme. The primary role will be to ensure
an uptake in vaccinations in the appropriate cohorts of school aged children,
whether in school or home schooled.
This post is to provide additional
resource to support programmes to drive uptake up and is supplemental to the
main service.
The post holder will focus on improving
the uptake of SAI across the programme specified locality/geography.
In particular, the post holder will:
Work with
colleagues in schools with low uptake to drive uptake up.
Work with
colleagues in PCN/GP practices to ensure individuals vulnerable to
non-participation are supported to access catch up immunisations
Work with
community groups/individuals vulnerable to non-participation to improve
awareness of immunisations and access to immunisation programmes offering
information in accessible format, attending community events.
Work on a kit
of supporting material to increase uptake including, but not limited to,
improving materials to support schools, video to support use of eConsent by
parents, a positive recorded webinar/ presentation to dispel vaccination myths
and translated materials
Dedicated
member of staff to work with low uptake schools to support schools with
additional needs - interpreters, supporting consent returns etc.
provide
important interface between healthcare professionals, service users and
schools.
have
the resources and time to give parents, carers and pupils the information they
need, e.g., support by giving translated materials where appropriate and
address anxieties to promote and improve uptake of immunisations, reduce
inequalities in uptake by targeted action amongst population groups with low
uptake.
work
with schools and LA to undertake the right roles and responsibilities at the
right time to support their pupils and parents to consent to immunisations.
develop
local knowledge and expertise that will be key for service users.
work
with LA and other agencies and provide accurate information
in communities.
This will contribute to:
Improvement
in uptake of immunisation programmes delivered to school aged children
Reduce
incidence of vaccine preventable disease
Provision
of health protection for the wider population due to good vaccine coverage
resulting in good herd immunity.
The
increase in uptake for school aged immunisation over the next two years in
line with the NHS England plan particularly in Place/PCNs/areas of low
uptake/population groups vulnerable to non-participation
Reduction
in non-responders/lack of return of consent forms (show tracked evidence)
An
evidence-based understanding of why the local eligible population chooses
not to accept the offer of immunisation in school to inform and improve
future commissioning and service provision.
Improvement
in awareness of all school age immunisations amongst parents, carers,
pupils and schools
School
engagement in promoting all school age immunisation programmes.
To
provide pro-active and outward/public facing support to the SAIS team in the
improvement of SAI uptake across the programme.
Improving
quality and outcomes.To be
an integrated member of the SAIS team and wider service who actively
initiates new and contributes to existing improving uptake projects (by the
SAIS service or local partners), ensuring that a quality service is provided
to all service users. Focuses
on reducing health inequalities by developing and contributing to
interventions by the service and external partners to improve uptake of
SAI by groups vulnerable to non-participation. Actively
supports the SAIS team and contributes to achieving key performance
indicators. Actively
engages with system partners to improve SAI uptake, providing key knowledge
of immunisation programmes. Uses
evidence and learns from best practice across the region and further afield
(including other SAIS programmes) to inform work. Continually
maintains records to be able to produce timely quarterly SAI Uptake reports)
and end of year reports which contribute to the overall service annual
report. Produce regular reports as
required to meet the needs of the project and to adapt and amend these
reports as the needs of the service change
Enabling patient and
public involvement
To act
as a champion for parents/guardians and young people and their interests and
support in decision-making about SAI participation.
To
ensure all public and patient contact is of the highest professional
standard.
Engage
with community groups to offer vaccination promotion/education and awareness
sessions.
Promoting equality and
reducing inequalities
To
uphold organisation policies and principles on the promotion of equality.
To
create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone
can contribute, and ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. Implement
the recommendations/learning from pilots from the NHS England
North West Public Health team e.g. 2-year
programme of work to improve uptake of screening by individuals with a
learning disability.
Developing an excellent
organisation
To
ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff within the department.
To
ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within
the department.
The
post holder will undertake any training required as relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Attitudes/Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Project management / High Organisation and planning skills
- Skills for manipulating information.
- Well developed keyboard skills, use of a range of software including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Professional, calm and efficient manner.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
- Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation.
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.
Desirable
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- Basic knowledge of project principles.
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
Desirable
- Experience of work to improve health outcomes.
- Ability to produce comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (Nursing) or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
Desirable
- Immunisation Service Nurse Experience
Person Specification
Attitudes/Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Project management / High Organisation and planning skills
- Skills for manipulating information.
- Well developed keyboard skills, use of a range of software including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Professional, calm and efficient manner.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
- Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation.
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.
Desirable
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- Basic knowledge of project principles.
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
Desirable
- Experience of work to improve health outcomes.
- Ability to produce comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (Nursing) or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
Desirable
- Immunisation Service Nurse 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).
