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 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.

Key Requirements

• 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. Feedback on this role will be subject to a 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 cared for generations within the same family, continuing under the NHS ethos. We celebrate and value 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. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We are a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and guarantee invited consultation for disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria.

Benefits

• 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 scheme and receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

For more information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification, or for an informal discussion please contact Alexis Halloran at alexis.halloran@locala.org.uk. To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy.