Job summary
Are you a registered Paramedic looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment? Would you like to develop your knowledge and experience of immunisations?
Come and join our expanding immunisation team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Community Vaccinators (Paramedics) preferably with some immunisation experience to help deliver the School Aged Immunisation Programme in Primary, Secondary and Independent Schools as well as other community venues.
The ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the Service is essential, as is a willingness to explore alternative methods of immunisation delivery to reduce health inequalities in hard-to-reach groups.
The role offers a flexible working pattern, to meet service need. Although you will work from your base you may be required to attend other areas of the county, if required, either to vaccinate in schools or attend promotional events to increase immunisation uptake.
You will be offered the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills through regular training and study days and by working alongside experienced colleagues.
About us
More than 6,000 people every day come to work at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and social care across the Thames Valley and beyond.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be well organised, a strong communicator with good IT skills. Previous experience of working in schools or other environments with children and young people is advantageous but not essential. This is a fast moving and very busy role so the ability to work well under pressure and to be a key team player is a must. We are looking for adaptable, flexible people with excellent skills who will enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment. We have various posts up to full time, on either a term time only or all year round contract.
To ensure vaccination sessions commence on time the postholder may need to start from 07:30 on prearranged days, therefore flexibility in start times is required.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be well organised, a strong communicator with good IT skills. Previous experience of working in schools or other environments with children and young people is advantageous but not essential. This is a fast moving and very busy role so the ability to work well under pressure and to be a key team player is a must. We are looking for adaptable, flexible people with excellent skills who will enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment. We have various posts up to full time, on either a term time only or all year round contract.
To ensure vaccination sessions commence on time the postholder may need to start from 07:30 on prearranged days, therefore flexibility in start times is required.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Clinician
- Excellent communicator with a good level of interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of working with children and families
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of National and Local policies, especially those relating to school health nursing and immunisations for school aged children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering health promotion
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Immunisation programmes
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to the delivery of the service
- Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Clinician
- Excellent communicator with a good level of interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of working with children and families
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of National and Local policies, especially those relating to school health nursing and immunisations for school aged children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering health promotion
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Immunisation programmes
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to the delivery of the service
- Ability to travel between sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
