Immunisation Support Worker

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for motivated healthcare support workers to provide support to the immunisation team in the delivery of schools age flu vaccination programme across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent between September 2024 and December 2024.

You will play a vital role undertaking the administration of the nasal flu vaccinations under the supervision of a qualified nurse that will support improving flu immunisation uptake rates for the school aged population in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.

Previous experience of this role will be advantageous but not essential however, the post holder must enjoy working with all ages of children and young people. Have a compassionate manner when dealing with large groups of children and be able to work in a busy school setting.

This role requires that you have the ability to travel between a large rural and inner city geographical area to carry out your work in schools / clinics and to attend training and meetings; daily access to transport is therefore essential. There is also a requirement to be able transport flu vaccines to and from schools in your own car, with business insurance, and / or drive the team pool van.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake the delivery of the nasal flu vaccinations under the supervision of a qualified nurse
• Maintain up to date clinical knowledge within own sphere
• Promote good health when in contact with children, young people, parents and school staff through clear communication when information, adapting communication style to the difference audience
• To be aware of the signs of child abuse and children in need and adhere to LSCB and Midlands Partnership Child Protection Procedures
• Work in a style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with the team members and other key individuals across the organisation
• To effectively prioritise and manage own workload whilst maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy at all times both independently or as part of a team, within policies supervised by the Team Lead.
• To maintain and develop skills and knowledge via learning and development courses as required to ensure competency for role, this will include Safeguarding training
• To use skills to manage young people / children who may be anxious during the vaccination process
• Participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team
• To carry out other duties as necessary to meet the changing needs of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, in accordance with management requirements and appropriate to banding

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.