Clinical Lead - Barnet

ABOUT US:

European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on-site vaccination programs across Denmark (Headquarters) UK & The Netherlands. Even though the world today is very different, our vision from 1998 remains the same. We aim to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: Clinical Lead

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term

Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

BENEFITS:

Pension 5% employer contribution.

Supermarket & High Street Discounts.

Employee Assistant Programme.

Employee referral scheme.

25 days annual leave.

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder is responsible for ensuring Vaccination UK’s immunisation programme is compliant with CQC guidance in accordance with the fundamental standards and immunisation nurses work to a high clinical standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure school-aged children who are vaccinated within the program are treated professionally and patient safety is prioritised.
• Monitor vaccination programs to ensure they are running safely and up to high clinical standards.
• Support management in delivering the vaccination program by maintaining regular contact with clinical staff to ensure they are working within Vaccination UK policies and standards.
• Address safeguarding concerns raised by nurses, escalate to the Clinical Director and attend quarterly supervision provided by Vaccination UK.
• Act as the primary contact for nurses regarding any clinical queries or safeguarding concerns raised by staff.
• Provide support to Senior Management for all compliance-related matters, ensuring we operate according to regulations.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive record-keeping for all formal and informal clinical supervision, staff training and recruitment, and incidents and complaints to comply with CQC standards.
• Attend CQC inspections as required.
• Conduct annual performance development reviews for clinical staff, assessing clinical competencies, and ensuring that clinical staff undertake a comprehensive clinical induction.
• Document training and support sessions according to Vaccination UK standards and requirements.
• Work with Senior Management to ensure accurate recording of clinical incidents and complaints, allocate investigating officers appropriately, and complete outcome forms.
• Act as a liaison with Senior Management to ensure organisational learning and patient safety are optimised.
• Assist in recruiting nursing staff and allocating mentors for new nursing staff, as well as undertaking the induction process for new staff.
• Plan and implement formal clinical supervision sessions with immunisation nurses at a minimum interval of every three months.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position.
• Comply with Company policies & procedures.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Nurses and Midwives currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Nursing and/or Midwifery Qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Working within PGD frameworks.
• Safeguarding trained
• Immunisation essential
• Managerial / Leadership
• Good IT Skills.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational, time-management and record keeping skills.
• Assertive, team player and critical thinker.
• High levels of competence, judgement, integrity, personal and professional accountability.
  
  

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.