Senior Specialist Immunisation Practitioner

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To work according to the national and local guidelines on immunisations
• Efficiently support the Team lead and team to ensure a seamless delivery of the programme
• Work closely with the Team Lead and local CSAIS teams to maximize uptake and promote the role of vaccination
• To uphold the Trust values by demonstrating flexibility, dedication and care to team members and our service users and their families
• Identify opportunities for meaningful involvement of service users and carers in relation to the development of immunisation service

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
• Current Registration with NMC

Desirable criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Public Health

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable post registration experience in a related area
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to alter and choose communications appropriate to their audience.
• Experience of supervising and motivating a team

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• In-depth knowledge of current local and national policies informing immunisation and public health Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and adults
• Willingness to work across the whole range of vaccines which are available across the life course, according to the current schedule for England

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of public health.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing service needs.
• Creatively problem solve and address challenges in increasing vaccination uptake.
• Support the team lead and wider leadership team
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Willingness to uphold the Trust and NHS values
• Willingness to respond to needs across the service, including the main CSAIS programmes and geographical areas
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car to business use

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.
We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact hct.armedforcesrecruitment@nhs.net
Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.
If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.