The National Stakeholder Group has been established to develop a comprehensive Vaccinators Development Framework that will guide the professional growth, skill development, and career progression of the vaccination workforce in Scotland. This framework will address both current challenges and future needs, ensuring alignment with national healthcare strategies.

The framework aims to:

• Enhance Workforce Recruitment and Retention: By defining clear career pathways and development opportunities, the framework will make vaccination roles more attractive and sustainable, addressing gaps in recruitment and retention.
• Support Skill Development and Career Progression: The framework will establish clear guidelines for training and advancement, helping practitioners develop and sustain the expertise necessary to meet Scotland’s evolving public health needs.
• Integrate with National Healthcare Strategies: The framework will align with existing career development models, such as the NMAHP Development Framework and those for Health Protection Nurses and Hospital at Home, ensuring coherence across NHS Education for Scotland (NES) resources.
• Promote Best Practices and Innovation: Through collaboration and consultation, the group will ensure the framework incorporates the latest research, emerging trends, and practical insights, allowing it to remain adaptable to changes in the immunisation landscape.
• Ensure Long-Term Workforce Sustainability: By developing a framework that evolves with the needs of the vaccination sector, the group will help create a well-trained, resilient workforce equipped to meet Scotland’s immunisation needs now and in the future.

The Stakeholder Group is responsible for:

• Providing expert advice and subject matter expertise to guide the framework's development.
• Offering governance, support, and strategic direction throughout the process.
• Developing and drafting the framework for approval by SVIP WEDAG
• Finalising and preparing the approved framework for publication.
• Promoting awareness and encouraging continuous use of the framework upon its release.

Membership reflects the diverse expertise required to develop a comprehensive and effective framework. The group includes representatives from:

• Public Health Scotland (PHS)
• Board Immunisation Coordinators
• Scottish Government
• Practitioners (e.g., midwifery, sexual health, travel health, Prisoner Healthcare)
• Educators
• NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

This inclusive approach ensures that the framework is informed by a broad spectrum of immunisation practices across Scotland.

Decision-Making: Decisions will be made collaboratively, with members contributing their expertise and perspectives to reach consensus where possible. Where consensus cannot be reached, decisions will be made by a majority vote.

Frequency of Meetings: The group will meet at monthly intervals, and additional meetings may be scheduled as needed to address specific issues or time-sensitive tasks. Reporting and Accountability: The group will provide regular updates to SVIP WEDAG and other relevant stakeholders on the progress of the framework’s development.

This Terms of Reference document sets out the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for the National Stakeholder Group in drafting the Development Framework for Vaccinators. By engaging a broad range of expertise and perspectives, the group will help ensure that the framework meets the diverse needs of Scotland's vaccination workforce and contributes to the long-term sustainability and success of the vaccination programme.