Job summary The Community and School Aged Immunisation Service is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Clinical Lead. The Clinical Lead will need to be a registered healthcare professional able to administer vaccines under a Patient Group Directive. Main duties of the job Ensure the Immunisation service is effective, efficient and safe by supporting the improvement in the capability of the staff and their practice. Ensure best practice is built into Immunisation service delivery models. Support service audits and highlight areas for improvement. Deliver annual immunisation updates to Practice Nurse immunisers according to the RCN/PHE National Immunisation Training Standard Guidelines. Deliver immunisation updates to HCT CSAIS, as required. Support an effective student programme. Ensure the National Immunisation Service is available to the eligible cohort. Ensure immunisation projects achieve outstanding uptake. Implement prudent financial decisions, including being an authorised signatory If you are passionate about public health through vaccination, we would love to hear from you. We can offer you: 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement(subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata) 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending of NHS Trust Service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable) One of the UK's best pension schemes Special Leave for family and personal reasons NHS Car Lease Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Employee Assistance Programme NHS Discounts About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 812-25-EC-CSAIS-CL-A Job locations Howard Court Tewin Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1BW Job description Job responsibilities A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Job description Job responsibilities A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse/Midwife BSc Community Specialist Practice (School Nursing, Practice Nursing, Health Visiting or other relevant specialist qualification) or relevant experience Experience Essential Experience and strong immunisation knowledge Clinical Audit Strong Leadership Skills Strong Management Skills Strong Supervisory skills Knowledge of current commissioning architecture Up-to-date relevant clinical practice Health needs analysis. Knowledge of evidence based practice. Understanding of current health legislation/priorities Health & Safety At Work Safeguarding Children policies and procedures Knowledge and understanding of provider and commissioning organisations. Skills and Abilities Essential IT skills Team Player Good Record Keeper Adaptable Able to Use initiative and take responsibility Problem Solver Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills Understanding of Budgets Able to work to deadline Other Essential Hold a full, valid, UK driving license and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse/Midwife BSc Community Specialist Practice (School Nursing, Practice Nursing, Health Visiting or other relevant specialist qualification) or relevant experience Experience Essential Experience and strong immunisation knowledge Clinical Audit Strong Leadership Skills Strong Management Skills Strong Supervisory skills Knowledge of current commissioning architecture Up-to-date relevant clinical practice Health needs analysis. Knowledge of evidence based practice. Understanding of current health legislation/priorities Health & Safety At Work Safeguarding Children policies and procedures Knowledge and understanding of provider and commissioning organisations. Skills and Abilities Essential IT skills Team Player Good Record Keeper Adaptable Able to Use initiative and take responsibility Problem Solver Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills Understanding of Budgets Able to work to deadline Other Essential Hold a full, valid, UK driving license and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Howard Court Tewin Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1BW Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)