Lead Nurse School Aged Immunisation Service

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

NHS discount sites

Job summary

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Lead Nurse for the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) in Leeds. This is a 22.5-hour, 3-day-a-week, all-year contract, leading a team of nurses and immunisation support staff.

The post involves planning, evaluation, clinical and operational leadership, and working with schools to improve immunisation uptake. The role requires leadership experience and knowledge of the National Childhood Immunisation Programme; a comprehensive induction and

Job description

Lead Nurse School Aged Immunisation Service

Woodhouse Health Centre, Leeds, LS6 2SF

Contract Type: Permanent

Band: 6

Weekly Working Hours: 22.5

Staff Group: Nursing and Midwifery Registered

Are you an aspiring leader looking for a challenge? Do you have a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with a specific interest in school aged immunisations? If so, why not come and join our School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) as our lead nurse to support and drive forward change. It is an exciting time for SAIS and your role will be crucial in developing our service further. You will be responsible for the ongoing planning and evaluation of service delivery and offer clinical and operational leadership to our supportive and dedicated team of Nurses and Immunisation Support Worker, alongside supervision of the clinical aspect of the Administration teams’ role. Previous experience of leadership and knowledge of the National Childhood Immunisation Programme is beneficial, however we do offer a robust induction and training packages for any identified learning or development need. This role is 22.5 hours - 3 days a week and is an all year around contract.

As the teams Lead Nurse, you will be a positive role model, have excellent communication skills, be flexible to change, be innovative and solution focussed. You will have an active role in supporting work to increase consent and uptake of immunisations for the school aged population of Leeds, collaborating with Schools and other key stakeholders to meet immunisation targets. There is an expectation that you will work across the city to support staff during immunisation sessions, offering both clinical expertise and supervision alongside managing any concerns or escalations. You will contribute to performance reporting and engage with the West Yorkshire and Humber Immunisation Operational meetings and local working groups both externally and within the organisation. The role will continually evolve and will offer you exciting development opportunities. Why not join us and be a crucial part of driving forward improved immunisation outcomes for children and young people in the city?

For further information please contact Stacey Slokan, Clinical Team Manager, [e-mail] 07522 215578

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

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Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered

Location (Full address)
Woodhouse Health Centre, Leeds