Childhood Immunisation Care Coordinator in Primary Care Network
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team and support our member practices to increase the uptake of childhood immunisations and promote NHS immunisation campaigns.
North Halifax PCN is a well-established network of 4 practices, who have worked collaboratively delivering care to our population of over 38,000 patients, even before the networks were created in 2019.
The post holder will work on a rota basis within practices and at our PCN hub in the new purpose-built Mixenden Community Hub. The successful candidate will be required to travel independently between practice sites. The candidate will require a flexible approach to change and be instrumental in the delivery of the practice/PCN's aims for patient-centred care.
This vacancy is for 30 to 37.5 hours.
NHS experience is not essential as training will be provided. We are looking for people who can meet the essential criteria and are willing to learn and develop into the role. Your application should reference how you meet the criteria we describe.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy sooner should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you have the skills and qualifications listed in the person specification section, we would be happy to receive your application. You have the option to submit a CV.
Main duties of the job
For a full list of duties, please see the Job Descriptions section.
General responsibilities require the post holder to conform with the following principles:
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED & I)
* Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
* Confidentiality
* Quality and Continuous Improvement (Q&CI)
* Induction Training
* Learning and Development
* Collaborative working
* Service Delivery
* Security
* Professional Conduct
About us
North Halifax PCN is a well-established network of 4 practices:
* Beechwood Medical Centre
* Plane Trees Group Practice
We have worked collaboratively delivering care to our population of over 38,000 patients, even before the networks were created in 2019. The PCT, along with other members of the PCN (member practices, clinicians, first contact physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists) aim to provide the essential link between the health and social care needs of patients. We realise that we need to tackle any health and social inequalities to grow and mature accessible services for everyone.
We operate under the Lead Practice model.
For more details on our organisation, see www.northhalifaxpcn.com
Job responsibilities
* The following are the core responsibilities. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
* Undertake responsibilities in line with practice demand for childhood vaccinations.
* Provide education and advocacy about the benefits and safety of vaccinations, addressing any concerns and misconceptions individuals and their carers may have.
* Work with practices to facilitate easy access to immunisation services.
* Track immunisation rates and follow up with families.
* Build and maintain relationships with patients and families with consideration to health inequalities and diversity.
* Participate in outreach activities to raise childhood vaccination awareness and uptake.
* Work closely with other health, social, and educational care professionals, such as local schools and childcare providers, to identify and support patients, ensuring that access to appropriate vaccinations is available to them and their needs are met.
* Report on progress, challenges, and outcomes to management and stakeholders.
* Proactively identify and work with registered patients, their families, and carers to support their personalised care needs in order to achieve vaccination uptake.
* Ensure that people have good quality information to help them make educated choices to vaccinate.
* Signpost support to patients/family/carers on information about immunisations.
* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records at all times.
* Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* Forward thinker
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting or in the leisure industry/public/voluntary sector
* Experience of working with vulnerable people
* Experience of working as a health advisor
* Experience in public health, social care, or a related field
* Experience in community outreach or health promotion
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Qualities
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Problem-solving & analytical skills
* Ability to follow policy and procedure
* General understanding of well-being and community services
* Knowledge of local health and social organisations and the services they deliver
* Understanding of the cultural and socio-economic challenges in the targeted area
Other requirements
* Flexibility to work outside core office hours
* Driving licence and use of a car
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.
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