Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and dynamic Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor to join our patient focused and supportive immunisations and vaccination team.

The successful applicant will lead the vaccination centre and outreach settings in order to increase local uptake by supporting and providing immunisation and vaccination services to the eligible population of Powys, in line with the National Immunisation Framework.

As Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor you will work as part of a dynamic team. You'll provide effective leadership and day to day management to the clinical team in order to deliver immunisations and vaccinations in a wide range of settings, including vaccination centres, outreach clinics at local community centres, community hospitals and care homes.

Substantial post grad immunisation experience and the ability to travel to different vaccination sites across Powys Teaching Health Board is essential for this role.

If you feel you are a good match for this exciting position, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to this vacancy - we look forward to hearing from you.

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application at your earliest convenience so that you do not miss the opportunity to apply.

Main duties of the job
As Lead Nurse and Clinical Supervisor, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team, delivering a safe and effective service for the delivery of Immunisations & Vaccinations to the eligible population of Powys.

You will be responsible for providing leadership and clinical supervision to a team of immunisers, as well as providing highly specialist advice and clinical services to the eligible population of Powys.

You will have sound leadership and organisational skills, as well as experience of supervising staff.

The post holder will understand clinical governance in order to provide a safe immunisation service, assisting to influence and facilitate change and a positive work culture within a variety of immunisation settings.

Undertake day-to-day management duties of new and existing staff, allocating duties and dealing with sickness absence, study leave requests, PADRs and other staff queries.

Working to the clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines, supervise vaccination delivery and ensuring that clinical governance is adhered to.

Make judgements and decisions within the confines of own professional code of conduct and within national and organisational guidelines/policies for self, working closely with the Deputy and Senior Clinical Leads for Immunisation and Vaccination.

Required to be an independent practitioner, using a high degree of autonomy and working with minimal supervision.

About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 070-NMR073-0826
Job locations: Newtown Vaccination Centre, Park Day Centre, Newtown, SY161EG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, supplemented by Post Graduate qualification/Diploma or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to its equivalency.
• Knowledge of the Vaccination and Immunisation Framework for Wales.
• Current immuniser with up to date immunisation training / or willingness to undertake immediate update and review of competencies.
• Substantial immunisation experience, either as an Immunisation Nurse or a General Practice Nurse
• Substantial post registration experience, within Primary Care setting or immunisation services.
• Previous experience in immunisation and vaccination. Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
• Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping.
• Evidences skills in communicating complex and sensitive information and in difficult situations, requiring empathy, reassurance and health promotion/vaccination championing
• Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Leadership & Management Experience
• Mentor / clinical supervision experience

Skills/Other
Essential

• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate clinical issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address accordingly.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to make decisions on difficult issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
• Able to work under limited supervision using own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all work encompassed
• Flexible approach to work and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
• Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel and work in a variety of settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Powys Teaching Health Board is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.