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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.