Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist for Immunisation and Vaccination
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Role Purpose
The key purpose of the role is to lead the development and delivery of an evidenced-based seasonal vaccination programme across Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Primary Focus
The primary focus of this role will be the delivery of staff and patient flu vaccination programmes and COVID-19 vaccinations for patients. The scope of the role may, however, be extended in accordance with national, regional, and local priorities and service requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operationally responsible for the seasonal vaccination team.
- Trust subject matter expert in the delivery of any vaccination-related programmes.
- Support the Physical Health and Professional Practice portfolio workstreams as directed by line manager.
Requirements
- Experienced nurse working in the field of immunisation and vaccination.
- Innovative, flexible, and an experienced leader with good project management skills.
- Ability to actively plan, implement, and deliver set programmes of work related to immunisation and vaccination and wider portfolio work as required.
Key Duties
- Oversee the development and delivery of the Trust's seasonal vaccination programmes that are culturally sensitive and person-centred.
- Continually review the delivery plan to ensure optimum delivery and identification of lessons learned.
- Support alongside Network leads the annual identification of the number of peer vaccinators that the Trust requires.
- Ensure evidenced-based training programmes and supervision are in place to support them to participate effectively in delivering vaccinations across the Trust.
- Responsible for ongoing development of the seasonal vaccination service and lead the development of relevant policies, standard operating procedures, and guidance related to service.
- Provide clinical and managerial supervision of the vaccinators within the service and clinical supervision to peer vaccinators supporting the campaign.
- Develop evidenced-based training packages and ensure these align with national guidance and competency requirements.
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Equality and Diversity
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
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Flexible Working
LSCFT supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part-time, compressed hours, and flexi-time.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Kathryn Woods
- Job title: Nurse
- Email address: kathryn.woods@lscft.nhs.uk
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