Job summary
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Immunisations Care Coordinator to join our dynamic Immunisations Team. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours.This
post is responsible for supporting the Business Support and
Immunisations Manager to deliver immunisations including
flu, childhood imms and any potential Covid booster vaccination.
The
day to day responsibility of the role will be the ongoing operational
arrangements for immunisations, including call and recall of childhood and baby
immunisations. An important part of this
role is the operational support during the flu season and it would be expected
that the post holder would be fully involved during this time as the team
leader on the ground, supported remotely by their manager.
During
the remainder of the year the role would be to increase the immunisation rates
for other immunisation services including, but not limited to Childhood Imms,
pneumovax, shingles, RSV and MMR.
Main duties of the job
- Respectfully communicate with staff across the
organisation to ensure that staff are available to deliver the services.
- Provide updates to staff and Business Support
and Immunisations Manager on progress with the programmes
- Build and maintain good relationships with
clinical staff involved in delivering the relevant service to maintain
effective clinical engagement at all times.
- Liaise with the lead nurse and nursing team
for clinical advice
- Assist the
Business Support and Immunisations Manager in the development of the overall plans
to be put in place in order to achieve all key performance indicators (KPIs)
within any locally enhanced services
- Effectively
plan the clinics needed to deliver flu vaccines.
- Work with
team members to ensure the successful delivery of the flu campaign each year,
agreeing organisation targets for immunisation alongside population coverage
targets which would include vaccinations given in any setting.
About us
Hereford Medical Group is a large General Practice Surgery providing care for patients living in and around Hereford City. We work across 4 sites with our primary site being a newly purpose built surgery located in Hereford.
We are a people centered organisation, caring for a population of approximately 49,000 patients and employing approximately 180 permanent staff in addition to trainees. We place great value on our staff and offer the NHS Pension Scheme, on-site Occupational Health Services and competitive terms of employment. We offer internal promotion for vacancies and support learning opportunities.
Our mission is provide highly quality and compassionate primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education including minimum GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Cheerful, positive attitude to work
- Desire to deliver a high standard of patient care to vulnerable groups of patients as part of the MDT team, and to keep the patient at the centre of all activity
- Organised and efficient style of working
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
Desirable
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Experience of
- Proven organisational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of health care systems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good team working skills
Desirable
- Microsoft office skills
- Use of EMIs Clinical system
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS disclosure
- Access to own transport
- Ability to travel across the locality when required
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly to cover demands and sickness
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of working in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care coordinator role, adult health or social care.
- Experience of Primary Care
- Experience or training in personalised care and support planning
- Experience of working with vulnerable or elderly persons
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education including minimum GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Cheerful, positive attitude to work
- Desire to deliver a high standard of patient care to vulnerable groups of patients as part of the MDT team, and to keep the patient at the centre of all activity
- Organised and efficient style of working
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
Desirable
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Experience of
- Proven organisational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of health care systems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good team working skills
Desirable
- Microsoft office skills
- Use of EMIs Clinical system
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS disclosure
- Access to own transport
- Ability to travel across the locality when required
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly to cover demands and sickness
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of working in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care coordinator role, adult health or social care.
- Experience of Primary Care
- Experience or training in personalised care and support planning
- Experience of working with vulnerable or elderly persons
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
