Immunisation Support Worker

Sirona care & health CIC

The closing date is 08 December 2024

Job summary

The School aged Immunisation Team works in Schools and Community settings across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The Team are involved in the promotion, planning and high quality safe and efficient delivery of the School aged immunisation programme within Schools and Community settings, as directed by NHS England.

The Immunisation team has two bases; Pill Health Clinic and Eastgate Centre but the immunisations are given in Education and Community settings across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

The School Immunisation Team aims to improve the uptake and safe delivery of a large scale immunisation programme within Education and Community settings contributing towards the public health agenda by improving health outcomes for children and young people.

As we do not hold a certificate of sponsorship for these roles, we are unable to accept applications from non-UK residents for this vacancy.

If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting the administration of School age immunisations including HPV, MenACWY, Td/IPV and Flu in all settings.

To maintain effective communication with children, young people and their families at all times.

To work collaboratively with School Nurses, Education staff, Primary Care and Public Health Services to ensure good communication and to support the planning and delivery of a high quality and efficient School Immunisation programme.

To work in collaboration with teams to maximise vaccination uptake and meet vaccination targets set by NHS England.

Ensure that the cold chain procedures are maintained when receiving, packing and during Immunisation sessions in line with the local Immunisation Standard Operating procedures.

To provide flexible administrative support including data entry during and after the immunisation sessions, booking clinic appointments, assisting at clinics undertake training activities as directed by the Clinical Lead.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Term time hours

Reference number

083-6692451-LW-A

Job locations

Eastgate Centre

Eastgate

Bristol

BS5 6XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

The post holder is required to have a valid driving license and have the use of a car for work purposes. The post involves transporting vaccines and equipment. Usual working hours are between 0800-1600, however some flexibility to cover after school and weekend clinics is required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Functional Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 / GCSE grade A-C or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics / NVQ2 / level 2 diploma
Trained in a range of systems / IT applications relevant to the role e.g. email, word and excel programmes, ordering, data collection

Desirable

Educated to AS/A level standard
NVQ3, VQ3, BTEC certificate and diploma level 3

Experience

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written and verbal
Able to deal sensitively with anxious /distressed children and adults
Proactive approach - highly self motivated with ability to use own initiative
Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing workforce demands
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent administration skills
A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

Experience working with children and young people and schools
Practical immunisation session experience
Experience of data entry and reporting
Experience in cold chain processes
Experience of supplies ordering and stock management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Functional Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 / GCSE grade A-C or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics / NVQ2 / level 2 diploma
Trained in a range of systems / IT applications relevant to the role e.g. email, word and excel programmes, ordering, data collection

Desirable

Educated to AS/A level standard
NVQ3, VQ3, BTEC certificate and diploma level 3

Experience

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written and verbal
Able to deal sensitively with anxious /distressed children and adults
Proactive approach - highly self motivated with ability to use own initiative
Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing workforce demands
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent administration skills
A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

Experience working with children and young people and schools
Practical immunisation session experience
Experience of data entry and reporting
Experience in cold chain processes
Experience of supplies ordering and stock management

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.