Job summary

The Deputy Immunisation Lead Nurse works as a member of the Immunisation Teams to support the safe delivery of large-scale immunisation and vaccination programmes within community and educational settings in accordance with Department of Health Green Book against Immunisation and Local Services Specifications. The Deputy will be overseeing the locality leads across an extensive geographical area. Travel commitment is essential.

To work closely with and supporting the Clinical Lead in all the work on the National schedule vaccinations for Children and work with outbreaks in the community setting. Providing expert leadership and management to clinical teams.

The role will involve close working relationships with IntraHealth, NHS England, CCG, GPs, CHIS, the Local Authority and schools in the areas.

Our work takes place in a variety of settings, including schools, clinics and community venues to deliver the National Childhood Immunisation Programme and Various other Immunisation contracts.

Attend all Contract meetings with Commissioners and keep them informed of clinical developments within the contract.

Help Provide Training and development for all staff and ensure responsibility for cold chain and infection control keeping up to date with most recent developments.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

IntraHealth is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.

We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-established organisation having provided NHS services for 19 years. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), nurses, pharmacists, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.

We operate NHS services across the North East, Midlands, North West and Yorkshire.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0025-26-0172

Job locations

IntraHealth Offices

IntraHealth Offices

Denton

Denton

Greater Manchester

M34 3QS

United Kingdom

IntraHealth

Salmon Fields Business Village

Oldham

Greater Manchester

OL2 6HT

United Kingdom

IntraHealth Offices

IntraHealth Offices

Bolton

Bolton

Greater Manchester

BL1 1LY

United Kingdom

IntraHealth Offices

Trafford

Trafford

Trafford

Greater Manchester

M17 1LB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 proceduresHealth 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Current Nurse Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Mentorship Preparation/ENB 998 or equivalent
• Trained in accordance with Immunisation National Standards

Desirable

• Prescribing qualification (V300)

Experience

Essential

• At Least two years experience working with in Immunisation teams.
• Demonstrate and in-depth knowledge of Immunisation programmes and their safe delivery.
• Evidence of own professional development.
• Ability to research evidence and evaluate best practice.
• Experience in working with PGDs and PSDs.
• Supervising and Supporting nurses and HCA to develop best practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS service delivery across a range of disciplines /functions.
• Experience of identifying risks anticipating issues and looking at solutions.
• Presentations skills.
• Attending Meetings with Commissioners and PHE.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Work calmly under pressure.
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to convey often sensitive and or delicate Application information.
• Operates with integrity and openness.
• Collaborative leadership style: listens involves, respects, and learns from contributions of others.
• Ability to use IT confidently to support job role.
• Professional approach always and understanding impact you have on others.
• Car Owner/Driver and access to car insured for business use.
• Willingness to travel to various locations in and outside of own area.
• Reliable team member.
• Broad Range of Clinical skills
• Proven verbal and written

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level or equivalent Current Nurse Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Mentorship Preparation/ENB 998 or equivalent Trained in accordance with Immunisation National Standards Desirable Prescribing qualification (V300) Experience Essential At Least two years experience working with in Immunisation teams. Demonstrate and in-depth knowledge of Immunisation programmes and their safe delivery. Evidence of own professional development. Ability to research evidence and evaluate best practice. Experience in working with PGDs and PSDs. Supervising and Supporting nurses and HCA to develop best practice Desirable Knowledge of NHS service delivery across a range of disciplines /functions. Experience of identifying risks anticipating issues and looking at solutions. Presentations skills. Attending Meetings with Commissioners and PHE. Skills and Abilities Essential Work calmly under pressure. Good Communication skills Ability to convey often sensitive and or delicate Application information. Operates with integrity and openness. Collaborative leadership style: listens involves, respects, and learns from contributions of others. Ability to use IT confidently to support job role. Professional approach always and understanding impact you have on others. Car Owner/Driver and access to car insured for business use. Willingness to travel to various locations in and outside of own area. Reliable team member. Broad Range of Clinical skills Proven verbal and written

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

IntraHealth Offices

IntraHealth Offices

Denton

Denton

Greater Manchester

M34 3QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.intrahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

IntraHealth Offices

IntraHealth Offices

Denton

Denton

Greater Manchester

M34 3QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.intrahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)