Job summary
Are you a registered Nurse/Midwife 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.
Please note this is a part time role for 22.5 hours per week during term time only.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Community Vaccinators 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. This post is to work across two bases and therefore the successful applicant could be based in either Abingdon or Oxford City.
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.
To ensure that vaccination sessions commence on time you may need to start at 07.30 on prearranged days and also be able to work evenings and weekends. The ability to be flexible with ones working pattern is therefore essential.
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.
In your supporting statement please ensure you state how you meet the Person Specification and include answers to the questions below.
- Please describe any experience you may have of working with children and young people.
- Please describe any National or Local Immunisation Policies that you are aware of.
- Please describe any immunisation experience you may have or any other relevant experience in administering IM/SC/ID or nasal medication.
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.
To ensure that vaccination sessions commence on time you may need to start at 07.30 on prearranged days and also be able to work evenings and weekends. The ability to be flexible with ones working pattern is therefore essential.
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.
In your supporting statement please ensure you state how you meet the Person Specification and include answers to the questions below.
- Please describe any experience you may have of working with children and young people.
- Please describe any National or Local Immunisation Policies that you are aware of.
- Please describe any immunisation experience you may have or any other relevant experience in administering IM/SC/ID or nasal medication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Job related aptitude & skills
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to the delivery of the service
- Ability to travel between sites inaccessible by public transport
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT
- Excellent communicator with a good level of interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Competent in use of Excle, Word, Outlook and powerpoint
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering health promotion
- Awareness of National and Local policies, especially those relating to school health nursing and immunisations for school aged children
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Immunisation programmes
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of working with children and families
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Job related aptitude & skills
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to the delivery of the service
- Ability to travel between sites inaccessible by public transport
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT
- Excellent communicator with a good level of interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Competent in use of Excle, Word, Outlook and powerpoint
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering health promotion
- Awareness of National and Local policies, especially those relating to school health nursing and immunisations for school aged children
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Immunisation programmes
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of working with children and families
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).
