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 Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,500 to £26,500 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number HCRGCG/TP/53790/13648 Job locations HCRG Care Group Preston Lancashire PR2 2YB Job description Job responsibilities As aImproving 0-5 Immunisations Uptake Officeryoull be part of our valued team. You will feel valued as an Improving 0-5 Immunisations Uptake Officerwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £26,500with group pension Home based but would be required to travel to Preston or other Lancashire Hubs on occasion Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a numberof our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Job description Job responsibilities As aImproving 0-5 Immunisations Uptake Officeryoull be part of our valued team. You will feel valued as an Improving 0-5 Immunisations Uptake Officerwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £26,500with group pension Home based but would be required to travel to Preston or other Lancashire Hubs on occasion Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a numberof our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site 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. 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)