Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 083-7074432-WW
- Employer
- Sirona care & health CIC
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pill Heath Clinic
- Town
- PILL
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Immunisation Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
We are looking for a Band 6 Immunisation Coordinator to join the Sirona Community Vaccination Team (SCVT), working across community settings and staff bases in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
In this role, you will be instrumental in planning, promoting, and delivering catch-up immunisations for individuals with incomplete vaccination histories. You will also lead the delivery of tailored Influenza and COVID-19 immunisations for staff and inpatients, in line with NHS England directives.
The successful candidate will contribute to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations and their communities, focusing on immunisation uptake and ensuring the adaptable delivery of immunisation services in community settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee the delivery of catch-up immunisations in community settings.
- Lead the delivery of Influenza and COVID-19 immunisation programmes for staff and inpatients.
- Collaborate with local healthcare providers and community services to ensure effective service delivery.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of immunisation uptake and safety.
- Provide education and support to staff and the wider community on immunisation.
The Sirona Community Vaccination Team is committed to enhancing public health in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, delivering high-quality, efficient, and safe services to improve the health of vulnerable populations.
Main duties of the job
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To act as a day-to-day lead for the team, providing daily support and line management for the SCVT Immunisation Team under the guidance of the Clinical Lead and Head of Specialist Services for Children. To develop and provide information, training and support to the immunisation team, to ensure local and national outcomes related to immunisations are met. This role supports the planning and delivery of a high quality and efficient Immunisation programme by meeting the needs of all eligible cohorts across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. |
Working for our organisation
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Person specification
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience in immunisation programmes and delivery of immunisations
- Awareness of national and local policy relating to health protection
- Experience working with asylum seekers/refugees
- Knowledge of Department of Health Green Book
- Ability to vary communication skills for those with special needs, cultural differences, English not as first language and challenging behaviour
Desirable criteria
- Leadership and management experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Full UK Driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Harry Lawrence
- Job title
- Business Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07765565499
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