Administrator / Healthcare Support Worker (term-time only)
Job Description
Job summary
Are you looking for a varied working environment? Do you want to work term time only? Do you enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment?
If you answered "yes" to all the above then being part of our expanding School Aged Immunisation Team could be the right opportunity for you.
We have a part-time term-time only Admin/Healthcare Support Worker post available for a proactive, motivated individual who wishes to join the School Aged Immunisation Service. The post available has a Banbury base and will require working across the north and west Oxfordshire. The post is 22.5 hrs per week, term time only.
The role offers a flexible working pattern, to meet service need, which will include the ability to start work at 07:30 when required and some weekend and evening work. Flexibility to attend other areas of the county as needed is also required.
We are therefore looking for an adaptable, flexible person who has excellent administration and clinical skills and who also has experience of working with children and young people.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to support the School Aged Immunisation team in organising, managing and delivering the school-based immunisation programme in all schools. You will be required to attend immunisation sessions in schools and community clinics to provide administrative support and within your role as Healthcare Support Worker you will be required to administer the Flu vaccinations to young people following the supply of the vaccine by an appropriately Registered Healthcare Professional. You will also be required to attend vaccination sessions to observe students who may feel unwell post vaccination. Full training will be given.
The role requires travel to schools and community venues, so you need to be a car driver with access to a car. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. Mileage from base will be paid.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job responsibilities
This role will support the Service in achieving a high uptake of vaccinations within a safe environment and includes liaison with schools and families to arrange vaccination sessions and to provide information to parents to enable them to give informed consent for vaccinations.
The postholder will support with the storage, transportation and delivery of vaccines and equipment (e.g. collect and return vaccines to storage areas, and ensure correct disposal of used clinical equipment).
The post holder will ensure strict data and patient record confidentiality.
Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
Applicants should have experience of working in schools or with children and young people and due to the requirements for the postholder to administer the Flu vaccinations applicants must have experience of one or more of the following.
Trained and worked in a covid/ vaccination centre as a vaccinator.
OR
Attained Level 3 or above in NHS Careers framework with previous clinical experience
OR
Recently worked in an immunisation role and attained Level 3 in NHS Careers framework and have previous experience prior to their immunisation role
In your supporting statement please ensure you state how you meet one or more of these requirements.
Person Specification
Academic/skills/Professional
Essential
- Trained and worked in a Covid/vaccination centre as a vaccinator
- Attained level 3 or above in NHS Careers framework with previous clinical experience
- Recently worked in an immunisation role and attained level 3 in NHS Careers framework and have previous experience prior to their immunisation role
Further training or job related apptitude and skills
Essential
- IT skills (especially Word Excel and TEAMS)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Children/young people
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or educational environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills - oral and written
- Basic numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills especially with children
- Awareness of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Understanding of other healthcare professional roles
Contractual /other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel for work purposes between sites.
- Awareness and acceptance of the rights and needs of service users and staff
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Orchard Health Centre,
Cope Road
Banbury
OX16 2EZ
