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.

JOB DETAILS:

Job title: School Administrator.

Contract type: Fixed Term, contracted until 15th December 2023 with potential extension.

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 08:00am - 5:00pm.

Overtime: Depending on the needs of the business which may include weekend shifts. 

BENEFITS: 

Pension 5% employer contribution.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Discount on high street shops.

Employee referral scheme, £250.

25 days annual leave.

Declared Bank and Public holidays.

Flexible working pattern.

JOB PURPOSE:  

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.  

JOB DESCRIPTION & 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 vaccines from base location & delivery to schools/clinics following cold chain guidelines.
• Collection from base location of any materials/equipment for the days vaccinations and delivering to schools/clinics.
• 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential: 

• DBS Clearance. 
• Right to work in the UK. 
• Mandatory training.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Travel independently to other surrounding areas.
• Driver with access to own vehicle.
• Customer service and people management skills.

• Understands and implements the principles of informed consent.
• Knowledge of principles of data protection.
• NVQ 3 in Child Healthcare or equivalent.