Main area: Maternity Public Health
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 22 months (We are looking for either a Midwife or a Nurse for this post)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday)
Job ref: 438-PB2404
Employer: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Across Site and Community based
Town: Preston
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum, Pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 06/12/2024
Band 6
Job overview
Lead the Immunisation Programme within Maternity Services!
Are you an experienced Midwife or Nurse looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity? Join our dedicated team to lead the Immunisation programme for maternity services at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust.
In this role, you will collaborate with the Specialist Midwife for Public Health and other team members to oversee and provide a comprehensive Immunisation programme for pregnant women.
As the Immunisation Lead, you will be at the forefront of rolling out the new RSV vaccination programme. You will also take on the vital responsibility of monitoring and providing oversight for the vaccination service within maternity services.
This role plays a key part in tackling health inequalities by promoting the vaccination programme to families. You will work across both hospital and community settings, with minimal indirect supervision, while maintaining accountability for all aspects of your work within your assessed level of competence.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver a safe and effective vaccination service for pregnant women and people across the Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust footprint.
2. Develop a robust vaccination service for the delivery of all maternal immunisations, ensuring every service user receives a full vaccination offer during their maternity journey.
3. Develop the communications package for the Trust, promoting vaccinations and ensuring a fair and equitable provision for all pregnant women and people.
4. Work collaboratively with wider system partners to encourage and influence endorsement of the maternal immunisation programme for their local population.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* Professional Registration – NMC
* Qualification in immunisation and vaccination
* Further study relating to public health
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience in administration of vaccination/IM medication
* Knowledge of Department of health policies and guidance including clinical risk, CNST, NICE, and MBRRACE
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
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