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Job overview
As a Screening and Immunisation Coordinator, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the Midlands Vaccination Team to commission consistently resilient, high-quality national Vaccination programmes within the defined geography of the Midlands region.
The post holder will provide direct support to the Vaccination Managers across the full range of commissioning activities, including clinical advice, as specified in the mandate agreement and which are required to ensure that Vaccination programmes:
1. meet the needs of all eligible people.
2. are provided to the highest levels of quality, safety and efficiency.
3. meet minimum standards and strive for excellence.
4. ensure equity of access and uptake.
Main duties of the job
The Vaccination Commissioning team is responsible for ensuring high-quality vaccination services are commissioned to meet the health needs of the population. The post holder will work primarily in the East of the Midlands Region, which covers 5 Integrated Care Board footprints:
* The post holder will be part of a team of Vaccination coordinators who will support the implementation of plans and continuous improvement of the commissioning and delivery of the national programmes.
* The post-holder’s main responsibilities will be the day-to-day work assigned by the Vaccination manager relating to the management and oversight of vaccination services across a defined geographical area. The post holder will also be required to provide accurate and timely advice in response to enquiries and incident reports from provider organisations.
* The job description forms the basis of the role and further responsibilities/areas of interest will be discussed on appointment to meet local need, ensure best use of skills and where there is a professional regulation requirement that the practitioner is able to meet this.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To support the development and maintenance of Vaccination in the region.
* To support the Vaccination Manager in ensuring that local Vaccination programmes in your areas are commissioned to meet the requirements and standards of national service specifications. Working closely with contracting and finance managers.
* To provide public health advice and expertise internally within NHS England and to other commissioners such as ICBs on the implementation of mandated national Vaccination programmes including Seasonal Vaccination Programmes (Influenza and Covid-19). Also advising on national and other relevant local specifications e.g., maternity.
* To be an integral part of the team of Vaccination Coordinators and contribute to the implementation of strategies and plans to support continuous improvement of the commissioning and delivery of the national programmes.
* To be part of negotiations with providers in cases of underperformance and support providers in developing and implementing remedial action plans.
* To deputise for the Vaccination Manager as required.
* To support the Vaccination Manager to maintain local Vaccination oversight groups to ensure effective coordination of the services, share best practice and support the collective improvement of the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to post-graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification (MSc in Public Health or equivalent) or significant experience of working at a similar level in a relevant specialist area.
* Relevant professional clinical qualification (e.g., NMC registered nurse)
Experience
* Experience in public health and commissioning &/or delivering vaccination programmes
* Experience of providing coordination of and participation in relevant working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support
Skills & Knowledge
* A good understanding of vaccination programmes with the ability to offer clinical advice
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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