Community Vaccinator - East Oxford Health Centre - Part Time
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oxford |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75718095 |
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Are you a Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment and would like to develop your knowledge and experience of immunisations?
Come and join our expanding immunisation team.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a Community Vaccinator 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.
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, which will include weekend and evening working on occasion. 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/community venues 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.
Working for our organisationOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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 license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
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.
- Registered Clinician
- Excellent communicator with a good level of interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of working with children and families
- Awareness of National and Local policies, especially those relating to school health nursing and immunisations for school aged children
- Previous experience of having worked with PGD's and National Protocols
- Experience of delivering health promotion
- Experience in educating families about vaccinations
- Experience of delivering Immunisation programmes
- Has experience in assessing Gillick Competence
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT
- Competent is using TEAMS, Excel, Outlook, Word and powerpoint
- Adaptable and flexible approach to the delivery of the service
- Ability to travel between sites inaccessible by public transport
JD and PS Community Vaccinator (PDF, 235.6KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Caroline McMahon
Title: Immunisation Team Locality Lead
Email: caroline.mcmahon@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07584462116