Screening and Immunisation Coordinator

As a Screening and Immunisation Coordinator, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the Midlands Vaccination Team to commission consistently resilient, high quality national Vaccination programmes within the defined geography of the Midlands region. The post holder will provide direct support to the Vaccination Managers across the full range of commissioning activities, including clinical advice, as specified in the mandate agreement and which are required to ensure that Vaccination programmes :

• meet the needs of all eligible people.
• are provided to the highest levels of quality, safety and efficiency.
• meet minimum standards and strive for excellence.
• ensure equity of access and uptake.
Main duties of the job The Vaccination Commissioning team is responsible for ensuring high quality vaccination services are commissioned to meet the health needs of the population. The post holder will work primarily in the East of the Midlands Region, which covers 5 Integrated Care Board footprints :
• Derby & Derbyshire
• Lincolnshire
• Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
• Northamptonshire
• Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
The post holder will be part of a team of Vaccination coordinators who will support the implementation of plans and continuous improvement of the commissioning and delivery of the national programmes. The post-holder's main responsibilities will be the day-to-day work assigned by the Vaccination manager relating to the management and oversight of vaccination services across a defined geographical area. The post holder will also be required to provide accurate and timely advice in response to enquiries and incident reports from provider organisations. The job description forms the basis of the role and further responsibilities / areas of interest will be discussed on appointment to meet local need, ensure best use of skills and where there is a professional regulation requirement that the practitioner is able to meet this.,
• To support the development and maintenance of Vaccination in the region.
• To support the Vaccination Manager in ensuring that local Vaccination programmes in your areas are commissioned to meet the requirements and standards of national service specifications. Working closely with contracting and finance managers.
• To provide public health advice and expertise internally within NHS England and to other commissioners such as ICBs on the implementation of mandated national Vaccination programmes including Seasonal Vaccination Programmes (Influenza and Covid-19). Also advising on national and other relevant local specifications , maternity.
• To be an integral part of the team of Vaccination Coordinators and contribute to the implementation of strategies and plans to support continuous improvement of the commissioning and delivery of the national programmes.
• To be part of negotiations with providers in cases of underperformance and support providers in developing and implementing remedial action plans.
• To deputise for the Vaccination Manager as required.
• To support the Vaccination Manager to maintain local Vaccination oversight groups to ensure effective coordination of the services, share best practice and support the collective improvement of the service.
• To co-ordinate and contribute to Vaccination specific Oversight Groups as agreed and determined by local need.
To work collaboratively across the NHS England matrix, including integrating the National Directors portfolio. Operational
• Engage and liaise with key stakeholders both internal and external. Taking lead on day-to-day liaison with own portfolio of providers.
Ensure reporting processes for KPIs and incident management are seamless. To support the delivery of day-to-day activities, projects and programmes. To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment To monitor, interpret and quality assure progress against deliverables and KPIs. Ensuring upward reporting of providers performance is timely and accurate. To provide expert advice to other health care professionals on a range of identified subjects, including clinical advice. Project Management Contribute to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas. Provide coordination of and participate in relevant working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio
• Management of a risk, issues and incident tracking mechanism and the resolution and escalation processes.
People Management
• Take a part in the coordination of training, development, and recruitment activity across the Team.
Play a part in managing the assistant Vaccination coordinators where required. Information Management
• Devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting, and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate detailed information analysis and reporting to management on agreed areas of work.
Research and Development
• Plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information.
• Co-ordinating Research & Development initiatives, delegating as appropriate.
Work with members of the Team to investigate the causes of any variance from plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions. Management of a risk and issues tracking mechanism and the resolution and escalation processes. Contribute to the development of key performance indicators. Delegate aspects of research and development activities, collating information, analysing and reporting findings.


• Educated to post-graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification (MSc in Public Health or equivalent) or significant experience of working at a similar level in a relevant specialist area.
Desirable
• Relevant professional clinical qualification (eg. NMC registered nurse)
Experience Essential
• Experience in public health and commissioning & / or delivering vaccination programmes
• Experience of providing coordination of and participation in relevant working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support
Skills & Knowledge Essential
• A good understanding of vaccination programmes with the ability to offer clinical advice
  
  The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by :
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
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