Immunisation Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an immunisation assistant to join Somerset SAINT (school aged immunisation nursing team). Somerset SAINT is responsible for the delivery of immunisations to school aged children within schools and community settings.

We are seeking a motivated person to work as part of our mixed skills team. Usual working hours will be 4 days a week, 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (annualised hours) with the expectation of occasionally covering clinics in the evenings, school holidays and weekends.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will as part of the school age immunisation team providing support to the team at vaccination sessions and the admin role of the team. This will involve ensuring that every eligible child is seen by an immuniser and their outcomes recorded, helping children and young people pre and post vaccination

There is a requirement to work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and to provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!