Job summary
- Main area
- Community Health Services
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Term time hours
- Job ref
- 267-CH6484095-A
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Witney
- Town
- Witney
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Administrator/Healthcare Support Worker (term-time only) Witney
Band 3
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We know Job Descriptions and Specifications can sometimes be long which can be off-putting for some people, and we don’t want to let that deter you from applying.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you!
Job overview
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.
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. The post is based in either Banbury or Witney and you would be required to work across both areas.
We are therefore looking for adaptable, flexible people who have excellent administration and clinical skills and who also have 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.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main 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.
You 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). You 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
Experience
Essential criteria
- Trained and worked in a Covid/vaccination centre as a vaccinator
- OR Attained Level 3 or above in NHS Careers framework with ideally 2 years clinical experience
- OR Recently worked in an immunisation role and attained Level 3 in NHS Careers framework and have at least 2 years’ experience prior to their immunisation role
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a health-related or educational environment
Skills/personal qualities
Essential criteria
- IT Skills (Especially Word, Excel and Teams)
- Experience of working with children/young people
- Awareness of Safeguarding issues
- An organised approach to work with the ability to prioritise
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of other health care professional roles
Other relevant factors
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel for work purposes between sites carrying equipment and supplies when necessary
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Conlan
- Job title
- Immunisation Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07833 236906
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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