Job summary
EPUT 'Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust' are recruiting for a Immunisation Healthcare Assistant to work within our Immunisation service covering South Mid Essex.
The service will primarily be delivered through a school based model, offering all school aged vaccinations including the intranasal flu vaccination.
We require flexible workers to cover Monday - Friday and occasional Saturday shifts.
This is a part-time post and therefore does not meet the Home Office's salary threshold for sponsorship. Any applications requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship will therefore be rejected.
Main duties of the job
The immunisation service in EPUT is recognised nationally for its innovative and creative service modelling. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality flexible services and are looking for like-minded people to join our teams.
You will be an experienced health care assistant with an NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care or equivalent. We will require you to have well developed communication and organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team and autonomously under direction.
The post holder must like children and have a compassionate manner when dealing with large groups of children and be able to work in a busy school setting and clinic environment.
You will be required to travel to local schools and clinics when on duty.
The trust offers flexible learning opportunities, performance management, clinical supervision and mentorship.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations across our area. One such example of our collaborative work is our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University Hospital Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) which will model a one workforce cross system approach to the recruitment, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants (HCA).
The successful candidate for this post will be required to attend ourone-week (5 days - Monday to Friday) face to face induction HCA Academy Induction Programme at our MSE ICB Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital, Crescent Dr, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 8DR.
This will be followed by another 5 days Monday Friday EPUT corporate / mandatory training induction. EPUT induction will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery.
Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their career and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. More information will be provided to the successful candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations across our area. One such example of our collaborative work is our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University Hospital Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) which will model a one workforce cross system approach to the recruitment, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants (HCA).
The successful candidate for this post will be required to attend ourone-week (5 days - Monday to Friday) face to face induction HCA Academy Induction Programme at our MSE ICB Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital, Crescent Dr, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 8DR.
This will be followed by another 5 days Monday Friday EPUT corporate / mandatory training induction. EPUT induction will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery.
Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their career and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. More information will be provided to the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE grade C /equivalent level including Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Experience working within an immunisation service or mass vaccination centre
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience of working with service users and liaison with other service providers and agencies
- Current full UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently as required for the post
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne electronic child records
- Knowledge of Childhood Immunisation Schedules
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE grade C /equivalent level including Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Experience working within an immunisation service or mass vaccination centre
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience of working with service users and liaison with other service providers and agencies
- Current full UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently as required for the post
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne electronic child records
- Knowledge of Childhood Immunisation Schedules
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).
