Job summary
As Part of the drive to keep children, families and our communities healthy this winter the School Age Immunisation Service is looking for enthusiastic and motivated public health assistants to support the delivery of the seasonal flu programme in Schools on fixed term contracts.
You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to improving the uptake of vaccinations and reducing vaccine inequality. The project will focus on communities in Medway.
Full time or part time working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will support the delivery of school aged immunisation programmes across Kent. The work takes place in a variety of settings, including schools, clinics, and community venues to deliver the National Childhood Immunisation Programme and Childhood Flu Campaign.
With direction, support and guidance from the Clinical Lead, you will work with the target communities to improve vaccination uptake by:
- Being aware of the profile of your local communities (e.g. deprived areas, non-English speaking, vaccine hesitancy, travelling families) and raise the profile of immunisations within these areas (open days, local council events, health days, community workshops, training events etc)
- Ensuring digitally excluded families are supported to complete e-consent forms by arranging drop in sessions at schools and calling families who have not submitted a consent form
- Schedule and deliver school assemblies to young people within targeted school settings.
- Confidently deliver presentations to parents/carers, teachers and other agencies on vaccinations required in accordance with National immunisation programme.
Additional Working Pattern: 3 days per week 8-4pm , 1 sat per month 8-4pm MON, TUES & FRI
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 26th September 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 26th September 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent e.g. National Nursery
- Examination Board (NNEB) Diploma in Nursery Nursing or CACHE Level 3 award in Childcare and Education
Desirable
- Certificate of higher education in early years or early childhood studies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a child care environment or in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience of planning and delivering high quality programmes to support child development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to use own initiative & to have moderate IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to engage and involve children and their families
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent e.g. National Nursery
- Examination Board (NNEB) Diploma in Nursery Nursing or CACHE Level 3 award in Childcare and Education
Desirable
- Certificate of higher education in early years or early childhood studies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a child care environment or in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience of planning and delivering high quality programmes to support child development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to use own initiative & to have moderate IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to engage and involve children and their 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
