Bank Children’s Community Immunisation and Screening Assistant
Location: Various Primary & Secondary Schools across Surrey
Hours: 15-25 hours per week (between 9:00am and 2:00pm)
Contract: Temporary Bank Contract (up to 18 weeks, with potential extension)
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering essential public health programmes in schools across Surrey.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of the school-based Flu Immunisation Programme and the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
Training for this role will be provided.
Main duties of the job
* Support school-based flu immunisation sessions and conduct height/weight measurements for the NCMP.
* Prepare, transport, maintain, and clean clinical equipment in line with IPC policies.
* Communicate effectively and sensitively with children and young people, making reasonable adjustments as needed.
* Liaise with a range of professionals and ensure all necessary documentation and materials are available.
* Assist with session setup and cleanup, including proper disposal of waste and maintaining stock levels.
* Perform administrative duties such as data entry, photocopying, filing, updating records, and checking attendance schedules.
* Adhere to data protection, safeguarding policies, and equality and diversity standards.
* Provide occasional support to distressed children and escalate concerns or incidents appropriately.
* Manage time effectively to meet service demands and undertake additional duties as required.
Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year — guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive as everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the date shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you, so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job responsibilities
As a Bank Children’s Community Immunisation and Screening Assistant, we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:
* Flexible shift booking: self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
* Wagestream access: track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
* Professional growth: gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
* 24/7 wellbeing support: free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
* Innovative culture: share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
* Recognition & engagement: nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
* Commitment to excellence: be part of a team with 'Good' or 'Outstanding' CQC-rated services.
Job description
Ideal Candidate
Essential
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a friendly, approachable manner.
* Enthusiastic and compassionate when working with children and young people.
* Able to handle sensitive situations with patience, empathy, and professionalism.
* Detail-oriented, punctual, and quality-focused.
* Effective both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Organised with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and able to use initiative.
* Experience in maintaining professional relationships across various settings.
* Competent in data entry and use of databases and Excel.
* Aware of safeguarding responsibilities.
* Flexible with the ability to travel as required.
* A good sense of humour and resilience under pressure.
Other requirements: The successful applicant will need to be a car driver with access to a car for business use.
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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