Vaccination, Antibiotic

The post holder will support the Trust in providing clinical and professional leadership, on vaccination, antibiotics, tobacco dependency, net zero and other projects. The post holder will be responsible for the annual staff flu and covid immunisation programme, monitor antibiotic use and develop policies and support the trust to deliver the tobacco dependancy programme and netzero. The post holder will also support the improvement of service standards, contribute towards the evidence base in this clinical field and develop self and others through reflective practice and active learning. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless care.

The post holder will offer support and supervision to colleagues and provide specialist advice relevant to their clinical practice. They will be responsible for delivering training to peer vaccinators in line with PHE requirements. They will provide clinical advice and leadership appropriate to their professional background to colleagues and the Chief Pharmacist

CFT is seeking a Vaccination, Antibiotic, Tobacco dependency & special projects Lead for Pharmacy to provide professional leadership and supervision to colleagues, deliver training to peer vaccinators and lead the delivery of CFT vaccination programmes across Cornwall.

The successful applicant will work alongside key stakeholders, develop positive working relationships across the Trust and present reports as required at Trust Board and other divisional meetings. In analysing the needs of the vaccination programme, the Vaccination Lead will develop flexible strategies to meet the needs where uptake is lower and developmultitude workplace settings and drop-in clinics across the multiple locations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician to take forward Cornwall’s Vaccination programmes and to lead on pharmacy special projects.

For more information, please contactPolly Bastian 07407793085

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.