At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic immunisation team to deliver impactful vaccination programmes.
- Company: Join European LifeCare Group, a leader in accessible healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive, inclusive environment with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in team management and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
About Us
European LifeCare Group, a leading provider of vaccination clinics and on‑site vaccination programmes across Denmark, the UK and the Netherlands, aims to fight disease and save lives by making prevention and treatment easy, accessible and safe.
Job Details
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Benefits:
- Pension: 5% employer contribution based on qualified earnings.
- VIVUP: Supermarket & High Street Discounts & Employee Assistant Programme.
- Blue Light Card: Supermarket & High Street Discounts.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Annual leave: 25 days.
Job Purpose:
The post‑holder will be responsible for managing the immunisation team to ensure vaccination programmes are delivered on time and results are achieved in line with contract specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage teams, including performance management, absence management, interviewing and onboarding candidates, probation reviews, and conducting 1‑to‑1 meetings.
- Coordinate the day‑to‑day operations of the service in their borough.
- Model core values, foster a harmonious, inclusive work environment, and inspire and motivate teams to produce exceptional work consistently.
- Plan, maintain, and manage a schedule to ensure adequate coverage for all administrators and nurses, and arrange emergency coverage when necessary.
- Ensure that the calendar for school immunisation sessions and catch‑up clinics is completed in line with contract KPIs.
- Manage consent form processing in accordance with the Immunisation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Ensure Patient Group Directives (PGDs) for immunisations are signed and maintained.
- Take responsibility for team budgets and forecasting templates in line with KPIs.
- Continuously review uptake figures and collaborate with schools and management to implement relevant improvement plans and strategies when uptake is low.
- Handle stock ordering and arrange transportation of vaccinations to the site.
- Actively and constructively contribute to team meetings.
- Support and deputise for the Programme Manager.
- Undertake other duties as required for this position's level.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
Experience & Skills
- Degree or equivalent (desirable).
- Experience leading and managing teams.
- Experience in managing and planning rotas.
- In-depth knowledge of performance metrics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organisational and time‑management skills.
- Assertive, team‑player and critical thinker.
- Excellent IT skills and advanced MS Excel.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
