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 :

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