ABOUT US:Since 2015, NHS England has contracted Vaccination UK, a dynamic and rapidly growing company, to provide school-aged immunisations, including influenza vaccinations, to students across England.JOB DETAILS:Job title: School Administrator.Contract type: Fixed Term, contracted until 15th December 2023 with potential extension.Shifts: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 08:00am - 5:00pm.Overtime: Depending on the needs of the business which may include weekend shifts. BENEFITS: Pension 5% employer contribution. Employee Assistance Programme. Discount on high street shops.Employee referral scheme, £250.25 days annual leave.Declared Bank and Public holidays.Flexible working pattern.JOB PURPOSE: Promote and support the operation of our school aged immunisation service delivered on-site in schools for children of primary and secondary age, with follow up clinics within the community. JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work collaboratively to support the team to facilitate the smooth continuity of service delivery.Travel using own vehicle from base location to schools/clinics daily (Mileage paid). Collection of vaccines from base location & delivery to schools/clinics following cold chain guidelines.Collection from base location of any materials/equipment for the days vaccinations and delivering to schools/clinics.Return of unused vaccines, equipment and paperwork to base location after vaccination session has been completed. Understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, contra-indications, aftercare and the relevant advice to give to the young person, parents and carers.Understand the relevant requirements for storage and transport instructions for immunisations, collection and delivery of vaccinations to site.Contribute to the identification and immunisation of home-schooled children and those in Pupil Referral Units.Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of health promotion / education and public health activities related to the Childhood Nasal Influenza Immunisation campaign, in conjunction with the team.Ensure infection control procedures and Identify risks / clinical incidents following policy and informing line manager.Promote and facilitate collaborative working between the school aged immunisation team, schools and other educational institutions and families in the delivery of the school aged immunisation programme.Comply with Company policies & procedures.Undertake duties commensurate with the level of this position.PERSON SPECIFICATION:Essential: DBS Clearance. Right to work in the UK. Mandatory training.Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.Work independently and as part of a team.IT literate including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).Travel independently to other surrounding areas.Driver with access to own vehicle.Customer service and people management skills.
Desirable:Understands and implements the principles of informed consent.Knowledge of principles of data protection.NVQ 3 in Child Healthcare or equivalent.