Locality lead Nurse

Job Overview

The Locality Lead Nurse is a member of the Immunisation Team, supporting the safe delivery of large‑scale programmes within community and educational settings in accordance with the Department of Health Green Book and Local Services Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support 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, reporting to the Operations Manager Clinical/Deputy Lead Nurse.
• Provide support to staff within the IntraHealth Immunisation Teams to deliver an equitable and quality service to children, young people and families.
• Promote and support an effective team ethos with excellent communication skills so that team objectives are understood and achieved.
• Support, influence and improve the quality of the learning environment by providing support and supervision, as well as educational and professional development for the team.
• Support and deliver aspects of clinical education, staff induction and assessment of learners and clinical staff, ensuring the workforce has the required training, skills and competencies.
• Ensure that the service delivered meets the requirements of national and local safeguarding agendas.
• Attend contract meetings with Commissioners and keep them informed of clinical developments within the contract.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and a Mentorship preparation/ENB 998 qualification or equivalent.
• Trained in accordance with Immunisation National Standards.
• Degree level education or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience working in immunisation teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of immunisation programmes and their safe delivery.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and the ability to research evidence and evaluate best practice.
• Experience working with PGDs and PSDs, supervising and supporting nurses and HCAs to develop best practice.
• Knowledge of NHS service delivery across a range of disciplines/functions.
• Experience identifying risks, anticipating issues and proposing solutions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information.
• Ability to operate with integrity, openness, and collaborative leadership, respecting and learning from others.
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act, patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance, and Caldicott requirements.
• Proficient use of IT to support job role.
• Car ownership/driver’s licence and access to a business‑insured vehicle, with willingness to travel to various locations inside and outside the area.

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