Deputy Clinical Lead - Vaccination UK

TN United Kingdom; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Clinical Lead for their vaccination program in Stowmarket. This role involves mentoring nurses, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and enhancing vaccination uptake in schools. Join a supportive team dedicated to public health and making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Pension - 5% employer contribution

Supermarket & High Street Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme via Vivup

25 days enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical leadership and immunization programs.
• Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with CQC guidance and maintain high clinical standards.
• Monitor vaccination programs for safety and standards.
• Support staff training and recruitment.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Safety

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse

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Deputy Clinical Lead - Vaccination UK, Stowmarket

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Client:

European LifeCare Group

Location:

Stowmarket, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

European LifeCare Group is one of Europe's largest independent providers of travel clinics and public vaccination programmes.

Founded in 1998, European LifeCare Group has specialist clinics across Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK, operating under brands such as Danske Lægers Vaccinations Service, Vaccination UK, London Travel Clinic, Citydoc, Resecentrum vaccinationer, Mediprevent, Vaccinaties Op Reis, and PreventVaccins.

The group also collaborates with the Danish and English National Health Service as a contracted provider for immunisation programmes in schools and for national influenza vaccinations.

ABOUT US:

Are you ready to be part of an organization that makes a real impact and values innovation? Do you want to join a supportive team working to protect schoolchildren from preventable diseases? If you're seeking a role in immunisation where you can develop your leadership skills and guide a team of nurses, keep reading.

Vaccination UK delivers the school-aged immunisation programme for NHS England across large areas including North London. Our mission is to protect the next generation from diseases like HPV, influenza, polio, and meningitis. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse in East Anglia, covering Norfolk and Suffolk. Join our friendly, supportive team where no two days are the same. This community-based role involves working in schools and local communities, mentoring junior staff, and leading nurses to ensure safe and effective vaccination practices. You will play a vital role in increasing vaccination uptake among this age group and will be supported by a network of Clinical Leads and the Clinical Director, allowing autonomy and support to excel.

Our mission: to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment accessible, easy, and safe.

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: Deputy Clinical Lead

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st December 2025

Working Hours: 08:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday

BENEFITS:

• Pension - 5% employer contribution
• Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistance Programme via Vivup
• 25 days enhanced annual leave

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The postholder will assist the Clinical Lead in ensuring that Vaccination UK’s immunisation programme complies with CQC guidance and standards, maintaining high clinical standards among nurses.

WHO YOU'LL BE:

• Ensure children vaccinated are treated professionally with patient safety prioritized
• Monitor vaccination programs for safety and standards
• Support management in delivering the vaccination program, maintaining contact with clinical staff
• Manage safeguarding concerns, escalate when necessary, and attend supervision sessions
• Act as a clinical contact and deputize for the Clinical Lead as needed
• Support compliance, staff training, recruitment, and incident management
• Assess clinical competencies and ensure proper induction for new staff
• Document training and incidents accurately
• Collaborate with leadership to optimize patient safety and organizational learning
• Assist in recruiting nursing staff, assigning mentors, and onboarding new staff

If you're eager to make a difference with your immunisation expertise, we welcome your application!

European LifeCare Group is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.