Job summary
The role of senior clinical manager
vaccination operations is a key role within the organisation. This role will
support the Head of IPC and Vaccinations to manage the day to day running of
the covid vaccination program, support planning for delegation of section 7a
immunisations and the implementation of the national vaccination strategy. We
are looking for a passionate and skilled clinician with a strong operational
background to lead across the ICB. The vaccinations services across BOB perform
consistently in the top ICBs across the country and this is an opportunity for
the right individual to support the system leadership of this portfolio. This
role would suit either a Pharmacist or Nurse (other AHPs would be considered
if experience was suitable) who has had practical experience of delivering
complex vaccination programmes, ensuring clinical oversight of incidents,
patient safety and quality assuring providers within the system. This role will
support the ICB to test and strengthen outbreak responses that require
vaccination as part of system preparedness. This is an exciting time to be
involved in vaccinations as the NHS commits to preventative healthcare and the
difference it can make to our population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
provide leadership and support to the Vaccination Team to ensure that the
workstreams of the programme are planned and managed effectively, co-ordinating
and taking action to enable their successful delivery.The post holder will
utilise their clinical knowledge as a subject matter expert to support the
successful delivery of the program by providers. They will promote a
preventative and population health approach both internally and externally to
key stakeholders.
The role will be responsible
for overseeing all aspects of the vaccination services including targeted
outreach and workforce oversight
This will involve leading a
team through the development and implementation of new systems and processes needed to deliver the ICBs existing and new
responsibilities for vaccination services.
As part of the wider team the
postholder will support the Head of Programme to achieve the following
objectives:
Effectively
plan, coordinate, and deliver vaccination to the population of BOB, maintaining
our position as national leaders
Develop a
more sustainable approach to vaccination and embed annual programmes which
could scale up immediately in the event of a variant of concern.
Enable the
ICB to respond promptly & effectively to stand up new vaccination
programmes at short notice to minimise the impact and duration of disease
outbreaks.
About us
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and
Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation
responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the
communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
We work collaboratively with partner
organisations including local government, the voluntary, community and social
enterprise sector, and people and communities across the BOB Health and Care
Integrated Care System (ICS).
Our key priorities are to
increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities for the 1.7
million people who live in our communities.
We value and promote diversity
and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best
employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to
increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications
from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT
communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of
disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
Our Values are:
Respectful
we are inclusive
Impactful
we make a difference
Integrity
we are kind and fair
Leadership
we encourage leadership
Collaborative
we work together in a positive way
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will require the post holder to have
a strong operational background and ability to deliver complex programs,
alongside clinical experience. This could be those registered with the NMC and
/ or AHP.
The role will be responsible for overseeing all
aspects of the vaccination services including targeted outreach and workforce
oversight
This will involve leading a team through the
development and implementation of new
systems and processes needed to deliver the ICBs existing and new
responsibilities for vaccination services.
As part of the wider team the postholder will
support the Head of Programme to achieve the following objectives:
Effectively plan, coordinate, and
deliver vaccination to the population of BOB, maintaining our position as
national leaders
Develop a more sustainable approach to
vaccination and embed annual programmes which could scale up immediately in the
event of a variant of concern.
Enable the ICB to respond promptly
& effectively to stand up new vaccination programmes at short notice to
minimise the impact and duration of disease outbreaks.
The post holder will provide leadership
and support to the Vaccination Team to ensure that the workstreams of the
programme are planned and managed effectively, co-ordinating and taking action
to enable their successful delivery.
The post holder will utilise their
clinical knowledge as a subject matter expert to support the successful
delivery of the program by providers. They will promote a preventative and
population health approach both internally and externally to key stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will require the post holder to have
a strong operational background and ability to deliver complex programs,
alongside clinical experience. This could be those registered with the NMC and
/ or AHP.
The role will be responsible for overseeing all
aspects of the vaccination services including targeted outreach and workforce
oversight
This will involve leading a team through the
development and implementation of new
systems and processes needed to deliver the ICBs existing and new
responsibilities for vaccination services.
As part of the wider team the postholder will
support the Head of Programme to achieve the following objectives:
Effectively plan, coordinate, and
deliver vaccination to the population of BOB, maintaining our position as
national leaders
Develop a more sustainable approach to
vaccination and embed annual programmes which could scale up immediately in the
event of a variant of concern.
Enable the ICB to respond promptly
& effectively to stand up new vaccination programmes at short notice to
minimise the impact and duration of disease outbreaks.
The post holder will provide leadership
and support to the Vaccination Team to ensure that the workstreams of the
programme are planned and managed effectively, co-ordinating and taking action
to enable their successful delivery.
The post holder will utilise their
clinical knowledge as a subject matter expert to support the successful
delivery of the program by providers. They will promote a preventative and
population health approach both internally and externally to key stakeholders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Member of relevant professional body
Communication & Analytical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Planning, Management & Autonomy
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Other
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Ability to work well with colleagues with diverse identities and contribute to a positive culture.
- Demonstrate professional integrity, civility and respect at the workplace.
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer, influencer, and networker
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Completer/Finisher
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Member of relevant professional body
Communication & Analytical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Planning, Management & Autonomy
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Other
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Ability to work well with colleagues with diverse identities and contribute to a positive culture.
- Demonstrate professional integrity, civility and respect at the workplace.
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer, influencer, and networker
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Completer/Finisher
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
