Job summary Do you have recent clinical experience administering vaccines on the UK routine immunisation programme or other significant experience of immunisation programmes? Have you ever worked for an NHS screening programme? We are looking for a Screening and Immunisation Coordinator with relevant skills and experience who would like to play a part in shaping screening and immunisation services across the East of England. Main duties of the job The role is varied and requires an inquisitive mind alongside relevant experience. Your focus could be a combination of screening and immunisation and will work closely with the wider screening and immunisation team in the East of England. About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 990-EOE-6891941-E Job locations Victoria House Camlife, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5XA Job description Job responsibilities The role of the Screening and Immunisation Coordinator (SIC) is to bring specific public health expertise to support the Screening and Immunisation Lead (SIL) and Screening and Immunisation Manager (SIM) in providing effective public health leadership for screening and immunisation programmes across the East of England region. You will provide direct support to the SIM by providing public health advice and expertise across the full range of commissioning activities, as specified in the section 7A agreement and which are required to ensure that screening and immunisation programmes: Meet the needs of all eligible people Provided to the highest levels of quality, safety and efficiency Meet minimum standards and strive for excellence Ensure equity of access and uptake If this sounds like something, you would like to be part of then we would really like you to apply. This is an exciting role that offers many opportunities to develop within the role including participating in the wider public health initiatives within the area covered and the East of England. You can find further details about the job in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. For more information please email: Hayley McCarthy hayley.mccarthynhs.net, Screening and Immunisation Manager, Essex. Job description Job responsibilities The role of the Screening and Immunisation Coordinator (SIC) is to bring specific public health expertise to support the Screening and Immunisation Lead (SIL) and Screening and Immunisation Manager (SIM) in providing effective public health leadership for screening and immunisation programmes across the East of England region. You will provide direct support to the SIM by providing public health advice and expertise across the full range of commissioning activities, as specified in the section 7A agreement and which are required to ensure that screening and immunisation programmes: Meet the needs of all eligible people Provided to the highest levels of quality, safety and efficiency Meet minimum standards and strive for excellence Ensure equity of access and uptake If this sounds like something, you would like to be part of then we would really like you to apply. This is an exciting role that offers many opportunities to develop within the role including participating in the wider public health initiatives within the area covered and the East of England. You can find further details about the job in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. For more information please email: Hayley McCarthy hayley.mccarthynhs.net, Screening and Immunisation Manager, Essex. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Post-graduate degree level in relevant subject (e.g. Public Health, Biological Sciences, Nursing) or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in relevant specialist area. Desirable Further training or significant experience in project management, contract management or supporting change management processes. Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable specialist knowledge in a relevant discipline (i.e. understanding of principles of population screening and immunisation). Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Evidence of continued professional development. Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects / programmes in complex and challenging environments. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level. Desirable Experience of engaging, motivating and leading individuals and teams. Understanding of the public sector Demonstrated experience in a healthcare environment including experience of delivering screening and immunisation programmes. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project. Skills Capabilities and Aptitudes Essential Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required. Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex issues combined with in depth analytical skills. Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload, working to tight and often changing timescales. Proficient user of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Values and Behaviours Essential Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do. Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public. 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. Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Other Essential Able to travel across various sites where applicable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Post-graduate degree level in relevant subject (e.g. Public Health, Biological Sciences, Nursing) or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in relevant specialist area. Desirable Further training or significant experience in project management, contract management or supporting change management processes. Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable specialist knowledge in a relevant discipline (i.e. understanding of principles of population screening and immunisation). Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Evidence of continued professional development. Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects / programmes in complex and challenging environments. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level. Desirable Experience of engaging, motivating and leading individuals and teams. Understanding of the public sector Demonstrated experience in a healthcare environment including experience of delivering screening and immunisation programmes. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project. Skills Capabilities and Aptitudes Essential Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required. Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex issues combined with in depth analytical skills. Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload, working to tight and often changing timescales. Proficient user of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Values and Behaviours Essential Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do. Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public. 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. Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Other Essential Able to travel across various sites where applicable Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name NHS England Address Victoria House Camlife, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5XA Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)