Job summary
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has the exciting offer of this post within the Immunisation Service Administrative team to support the Community and School Aged Immunisation programmes.
This is initially a 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of it becoming a permanent role.
The successful candidate will assist in providing effective vaccine transportation to and from Immunisation sessions in addition to supporting the administration needs of this service.
The post is varied with requirements to work from the office base at Ampthill, and various community and school based settings across Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire.
Main duties of the job
To work as a courier and administrative support for the BLMK Community and School Aged Immunisation Service. To support and provide effective vaccination transportation and administrative support to the Immunisation Team, covering the areas of Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will manage the safe and timely delivery and return of school/clinic based vaccinations from the clinical base maintaining the cold chain and associated record keeping as directed.
- The post will support the administration role through distributing and collecting forms, letters and health promotion material as required by the immunisation program. This will involve delivery to schools and other health facilities, liaising information to a range of internal and external contacts.
- Work together with the rest of the courier team to plan weekly delivery and collection of vaccines to sessions in schools/clinics
- To provide transportation of equipment for immunisation sessions to and from the venues in schools/clinics and the community.
- Maintain vehicle, keeping it clean and tidy, performing regular fluid / tyre checks and presenting vehicle for servicing and MOT as required by lease agreement.
- Monitor and maintain adequate stocks of equipment and vaccines required for the Immunisation team.
- Provide administrative support to the Immunisation teams using tools such as the Microsoft Office, Word and SystmOne electronic packages. On an ad-hoc basis you will be required to undertake admin duties including scanning of documents, answering incoming calls and making outgoing calls.
- Support the Immunisation Nurse in the preparation of materials for the immunisation programme as required.
- The post holder will show initiative to improve service delivery and prioritise work in response to service needs.
- Will disseminate immunisation information to a range of internal and external contacts.
- Will attend all training and development appropriate to the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will manage the safe and timely delivery and return of school/clinic based vaccinations from the clinical base maintaining the cold chain and associated record keeping as directed.
- The post will support the administration role through distributing and collecting forms, letters and health promotion material as required by the immunisation program. This will involve delivery to schools and other health facilities, liaising information to a range of internal and external contacts.
- Work together with the rest of the courier team to plan weekly delivery and collection of vaccines to sessions in schools/clinics
- To provide transportation of equipment for immunisation sessions to and from the venues in schools/clinics and the community.
- Maintain vehicle, keeping it clean and tidy, performing regular fluid / tyre checks and presenting vehicle for servicing and MOT as required by lease agreement.
- Monitor and maintain adequate stocks of equipment and vaccines required for the Immunisation team.
- Provide administrative support to the Immunisation teams using tools such as the Microsoft Office, Word and SystmOne electronic packages. On an ad-hoc basis you will be required to undertake admin duties including scanning of documents, answering incoming calls and making outgoing calls.
- Support the Immunisation Nurse in the preparation of materials for the immunisation programme as required.
- The post holder will show initiative to improve service delivery and prioritise work in response to service needs.
- Will disseminate immunisation information to a range of internal and external contacts.
- Will attend all training and development appropriate to the job role.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full Clean UK Driving License
- Admin Experience
- Experience mapping driving routes
- Adhering to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience handling vaccines
- Knowledge of immunisation services
Desirable Criteria
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience handling vaccines
- Knowledge of immunisation services
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full Clean UK Driving License
- Admin Experience
- Experience mapping driving routes
- Adhering to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience handling vaccines
- Knowledge of immunisation services
Desirable Criteria
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience handling vaccines
- Knowledge of immunisation services
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
