Vaccination UK

School Immunisation Administrator - Hertfordshire

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

This role will include supporting the School Nursing team in delivering the Flu Vaccination to children daily in both Primary and Secondary Schools. The role will include driving daily from the base in Welwyn Garden City, to the schools in the surrounding Hertfordshire area and supporting the delivery of the programme.

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.

Date posted

25 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,350 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0106-23-0076

Job locations

Bessemer Road

Welwyn Garden Ciyt

Herts

AL7 1HH

Job description

Job 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 vaccinesfrom base location& deliveryto schools/clinics following cold chain guidelines.

Collection from base locationof any materials/equipment for the days vaccinations and delivering to schools/clinincs.

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.