Deputy Immunisation Lead Nurse - Greater Manchester

To lead, manage and supervise immunisation teams, ensuring a safe and effective service using service user feedback to improve patient experience. Monitor quality, compliance and performance reporting risks by exception to the Area Manager To be aware of local and national research and development programmes relevant to immunisation to maintain an effective workforce capable of meeting its objectives To support the implementation of the Business plan to ensure that developments within the services are consistent with national, local and regional strategy and objectives. Provide clinical leadership and support to staff within the Intrahealth Immunisation Teams to deliver an equitable and quality service to children, young people and families. Deputise for the Immunisation Lead Nurse when requested. Management function to include a programme of management supervision including 3 monthly 1:1s and annual appraisal. Promote and support an effective team ethos with excellent communication skills, so that team objectives are understood and achieved. Lead staff monthly meetings to share and discuss information in line with Intrahealth objectives. To provide support to the development and delivery of quality assurance, including peer review, audit, and policy development in accordance with best practice (NICE guidance). Also, to undertake investigations as required. Research, prepare and deliver reports, presentations and support materials to a wide range of stakeholders and audiences. To support, influence and improve the quality of the learning environment by providing support and supervision as well as educational and professional development for the service. To develop and deliver aspects of clinical education, staff induction and support assessment of learners and clinical staff, to ensure that the workforce has the required training, skills and competencies to deliver the immunisation programme. Clinical function to include provision of clinical and safeguarding supervision. To work with the Safeguarding Childrens Team to ensure that the service delivered meets the requirements of the national and local safeguarding agenda, and to jointly agree and report on areas of risk To lead the development of co-operative working arrangements within schools that support healthy outcomes for children Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with role. Accountable for own actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice and support as necessary Lead and manage immunisation sessions within Patient Group Directive Guidelines and associated data collection. Undertake home visits in line with the Lone Working Policy. Demonstrate computer literacy in order to enhance robust communication and data analysis. General housekeeping of the office and management of deliveries and supplies to support contracts. Some manual handling may be required, in line with our Moving and Handling policy. Mandatory training on Manual Handling is required. Responsible to the Clinical Lead to ensure compliance with CQC standards are being met and taking the appropriate action as required if not. Management of risk Support the Lead in ensuring dynamic risk assessments are conducted in all work environments prior to visit. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of drugs usage. Ensure use of appropriate transporting and storage of items, and ensure all staff follow the cold chain procedures. Ensure staff are practising infection-control measures according to local and national guidelines. Managing information Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information. Work in accordance with GDPR policy. Ensure all patient records are clear and recorded accurately and stored as per procedures. Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act. Learning and Development Undertake all mandatory and statutory training requirements. Be responsible for own learning needs and continuing professional development. Equality and Diversity Ensure all staff are working to all appropriate equality and diversity procedures Health and Safety The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with their employing body to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.