Assistant Clinical LeadNHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within BDCFT for a Band 5 community nurse to work within the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) based in Wakefield.

The team is based in Normanton, and as we cover the whole of the Wakefield area, the successful applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job.

The Wakefield Immunisation Team is an innovative, dynamic, fun, and supportive team dedicated to improving immunisation rates across the area, as well as reaching out to those who are harder to reach or no longer in mainstream education.

This is a fast moving and very busy environment to work in, so you must be able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and be a team player.

As we work within a diverse community, excellent communication skills are a must.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly and cooperatively with colleagues within the team and wider multidisciplinary teams across the whole Wakefield area.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm but on pre-arranged days the post holder may need to start from 7.45am to ensure vaccination sessions start on time.

You must be RN qualified and have current NMC registration.

This is a part time role of 30 hours per week working flexibly over the whole year to meet service need.

Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd July at our base in Normanton.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will help to deliver the school aged vaccination programme in a safe and inclusive manner, working within the NMC code of conduct.

This role is mainly office and school based, but in school holidays you will be involved in running clinics around the area in local family hubs.

Working for our organisation

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

A‘Welcome’ Payment of £1000 for new employees starting in a permanent, band 5 nurse role - 50% to be paid on appointment and 50% after 6 months in post.

Relocation Expenses up to £8000 subject to circumstances and eligibility.

Interview Expenses subject to eligibility.

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Current NMC registration

Training

Essential criteria

Willingness to undergo further training

Desirable criteria

Previous Immunisation training

Experience

Essential criteria

Partnership working

Desirable criteria

Immunisation experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Understanding of the principles of working with children and young people. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of social and cultural sensitivities that may affect children and families.

Skills

Essential criteria

Good organisational skills Ability to work independently under own initiative. Good IT skills

Desirable criteria

Ability to organise workload

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible. 

In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs. 

The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work. 

Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.

We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs. 

We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy. 

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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