Vaccination UK has been commissioned by NHS England since 2015 to provide school aged immunisations, including Influenza, to pupils across numerous counties across England and all boroughs of North London.
We are also commissioned by NHS England in North London to provide outbreak response in the event of a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and we provide the infant BCG programme to newborns in North London
Our mission is to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.
JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Team Lead.
Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm. (7.5 hour shift on average)
BENEFITS:
Pension - 5% employer contribution
Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistant Programme via Vivup.
Employee referral scheme.
25 days enhanced annual leave.
JOB PURPOSE:
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Programme Manager to ensure that NHS school-aged vaccination programs are delivered on time and that results are achieved in line with contract specifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for leading and managing teams, including performance management, absence management, interviewing and onboarding candidates, probation reviews, and conducting 1-to-1 meetings.
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the service in their borough
Modelling core values, fostering a harmonious, inclusive work environment, and inspiring and motivating teams to produce exceptional work consistently.
Plan, maintain, and manage a schedule to ensure adequate coverage for all administrators and nurses, and arrange emergency coverage when necessary.
Responsible for ensuring that the calendar for school immunisation sessions and catch-up clinics is completed in line with contract KPIs.
Manage consent form processing in accordance with Immunisation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Ensure
Patient Group Directives (PGDs) for Immunisations are signed and maintained.
Responsible for team budgets and forecasting templates in line with KPIs.
Continuously review uptake figures and collaborate with schools and the management to implement relevant improvement plans and strategies when uptake is low.
Handle stock ordering and arrange transportation of vaccinations to the site.
Actively and constructively
contribute to team meetings.
Support and deputise for the Programme Manager
Undertake other duties as required for this position's level.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Degree or equivalent (Desirable)
Leading and managing teams
Experience in managing and planning rotas
In-depth knowledge of performance metrics.
Excellent communication (written and verbal),
Organisational and time-management skills
Assertive, team player and critical thinker
Excellent IT skills and advanced MS Excel
European LifeCare Group is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, religion, sex, origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Team Lead - Vaccination UK