Clinical Supervisor Immunisation Team

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Chester is looking for an Immunisation Nurse (Band 6 Clinical Supervisor) to oversee immunisation delivery for school-aged children. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration, supervisory experience, and substantial knowledge of vaccination protocols. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, training staff, and enhancing immunisation uptake in line with government targets. Join a dedicated team committed to improving public health outcomes.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Engaged leadership environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge of vaccination and immunisation agenda.
• Experience working as an Immunisation Co-ordinator or Immunisation Nurse.
• Current immunisation training or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safe delivery of immunisations to school-aged population.
• Conduct clinical assessments prior to vaccinations.
• Provide highly specialist advice related to client care.

Skills

NMC registration

Immunisation knowledge

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Positive communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree and Post Graduate qualification

Job description

Job Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an Immunisation Nurse (Band 6 Clinical Supervisor) working within the Immunisation Team. The aim of the post is to oversee the team of immunisers in the safe delivery of immunisations to the school aged population. The aim of the Team is to support the current School Nursing service with the delivery of the immunisation programme across Wrexham and Flintshire; in school, clinics or the home environment.

The objectives are to promote and increase the uptake of school-aged immunisations in line with government targets; minimise the impact of the immunisation programme upon other core School Nursing services; develop a cohesive high functioning team; integrate the dedicated team into current school nursing teams; and ensure a seamless delivery of the programme demonstrating best practice and positive outcomes.

Candidates must hold current NMC registration.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of a safe immunisation service, assisting to influence and facilitate change within the setting and service areas.
• Conducting clinical assessments of clients prior to vaccination.
• Supporting the reviews of complex medical histories and potential adverse reactions and offering specialist advice as needed.
• The supervision of the configuration of the vaccination clinical team and vaccination station within the mass vaccination delivery model.
• The clinical supervision of safe vaccination delivery.
• The supervision of drawing up and preparation of the vaccine prior to administration and ensuring that each activity is recorded.
• The post holder will provide support and clinical supervision to the Immunisers.
• The post holder will set up, co-ordinate and deliver training to local Health Board Immunisers.
• The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical advice in relation to the care of clients.
• The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical advice in relation to issues around consent of children for immunisations.
• The post holder will regularly undertake audits as identified by the Team Manager, and provide feedback on audit results.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse.
• Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, supplemented by Post Graduate qualification/Diploma or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to its equivalency.
• Mentorship training/qualification
• Extensive knowledge of the Vaccination and Immunisation agenda.
• Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake further training, or experience in a clinical supervisory position.

Desirable criteria

• MSc
• SCPHN in School Nursing
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience of working within the speciality either as an Immunisation Co-ordinator or an Immunisation Nurse.
• Substantial post registration experience, Working with children Previous experience in clinical supervision.
• Previous experience in immunisation and vaccination of children.
• Knowledge of children’s immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in change management and implementing change