Team Lead - Vaccination UK Vaccination UK · UK - School immunisation office - Chelmsford

Sikkerrejse; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Lead to oversee NHS school-aged vaccination programs in Chelmsford. This role involves managing teams, ensuring timely delivery of vaccination services, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a knack for organization. You will play a crucial role in coordinating operations, managing budgets, and implementing improvement strategies. Join a dedicated team committed to making healthcare accessible and effective, and help drive initiatives that save lives and promote health in the community.

Benefits

Pension - 5% employer contribution

Supermarket & High Street Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

25 days enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing teams effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams to ensure vaccination programs are delivered on time.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and manage team budgets.

Skills

Team Leadership

Performance Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

IT Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT US:

Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school-aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties and all boroughs of North London.

We are also commissioned by NHS England in North London to provide outbreak response in the event of a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and we provide the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London.

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

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: Team Lead

Contract: Fixed Term - Until 01/09/2026

Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm (7.5 hour shift on average)

BENEFITS:

Pension - 5% employer contribution

Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistant Programme via Vivup.

Employee referral scheme.

25 days enhanced annual leave.

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Programme Manager to ensure that NHS school-aged vaccination programs are delivered on time and that results are achieved in line with contract specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for leading and managing teams, including performance management, absence management, interviewing and onboarding candidates, probation reviews, and conducting 1-to-1 meetings.
2. Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the service in their borough.
3. Model core values, foster a harmonious, inclusive work environment, and inspire and motivate teams to produce exceptional work consistently.
4. Plan, maintain, and manage a schedule to ensure adequate coverage for all administrators and nurses, and arrange emergency coverage when necessary.
5. Responsible for ensuring that the calendar for school immunisation sessions and catch-up clinics is completed in line with contract KPIs.
6. Manage consent form processing in accordance with Immunisation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
7. Ensure Patient Group Directives (PGDs) for Immunisations are signed and maintained.
8. Responsible for team budgets and forecasting templates in line with KPIs.
9. Continuously review uptake figures and collaborate with schools and management to implement relevant improvement plans and strategies when uptake is low.
10. Handle stock ordering and arrange transportation of vaccinations to the site.
11. Actively and constructively contribute to team meetings.
12. Support and deputise for the Programme Manager.
13. Undertake other duties as required for this position's level.
14. Comply with company policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Degree or equivalent (Desirable)
• Leading and managing teams
• Experience in managing and planning rotas
• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Organisational and time-management skills
• Assertive, team player, and critical thinker
• Excellent IT skills and advanced MS Excel

European LifeCare Group is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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