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Job overview

The post holder will participate in the Immunisation and Vaccination Service, leading vaccination programmes as delegated and working closely with lead clinicians, NHS Executive, Welsh Government, Local Authority in the local delivery of the National Immunisation Framework.

This programme will review the National Immunisation Framework and develop and manage the implementation of relevant existing and new vaccination programmes.

Having specific programme and service management responsibilities, often working within tight timescales and competing demands. The work will involve working with highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information with a high degree of autonomy.

Lead on a range of local Immunisation and Vaccination programmes as directed by Vaccine Programme Wales on behalf of Welsh Government and develop implementation plans to be agreed by the Powys Vaccination Group. The programmes will encompass the requirements outlined by the Welsh Health Circulars including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

The post holder will be a key member of the Vaccine Programme Wales Planning & Delivery groups and will act as a Deputy to the Head of Service when required.

Main duties of the job

Planning lead for managing complex Vaccination and Immunisation programmes and projects working with a high degree of autonomy.

Working with clinicians, service leads and staff across the organisation the post holder will promote Vaccination and Immunisation programmes and implement evidence based best practice across each Vaccination programme.

Analyse performance and vaccination services delivered across the system to facilitate redesign, transform how they are delivered and provide innovative solutions to maximise uptake of immunisations across the population.

Lead and/or participate in projects to develop new ways of working in line with organisational objectives and best practice.

Provide senior programme and project management support to a range of initiatives and groups in working towards modernised services to meet Health Board and Vaccination Programme Wales strategies and targets.

Develop long term strategic plans for service improvement across the Immunisation and Vaccination Service.

Analyse data to feed into service development and programme planning.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.