Vaccination and Immunisation Team Leader in Dewsbury

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Vaccination and Immunisation Service as Team Leader. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead the day-to-day operational delivery of high-quality immunisation services while helping to shape the future of vaccination programmes across West Yorkshire.

As the lead provider within the West Yorkshire Vaccination and Immunisation Collaborative (WYVIC), Locala is at the forefront of developing innovative, accessible, and effective immunisation services. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in supporting and delivering the collaborative vision across West Yorkshire, contributing to the ongoing development, sustainability, and transformation of vaccination and immunisation services.

The post holder will be accountable for the leadership, management, coordination, and development of a multidisciplinary team delivering services in line with local and national service specifications. You will provide operational oversight, support service improvement initiatives, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive care.

Our Immunisation Team delivers the Childhood Immunisation Programme across North Kirklees, alongside school-aged immunisation programmes throughout Kirklees. Clinics are delivered across a variety of community settings, including health centres, GP practices, and schools. In addition, our Child Health Team supports children and families by maintaining active child health records and contributing to wider screening, immunisation, and Healthy Child Programme services.

The role also involves close partnership working with a range of stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of national and seasonal immunisation campaigns within schools and local communities. We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader who can inspire teams, drive continuous improvement, and act as a positive agent for change. You will possess excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across services and partner organisations.

• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead service development and manage change effectively
• Strong organisational and operational management skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Experience within immunisation, public health, children’s services, or community healthcare is desirable

This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

For more information please refer to Job Description & Person Specification. For an informal discussion please contact Alexis Halloran at alexis.halloran@locala.org.uk. Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check. Closing date – 01/06/2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a 'Disability Confident' employer and as such any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

• Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.