Immunisation Support Worker
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
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 2025 and December 2025\.
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.
North\- Leek Stoke On Trent areas\- 2\.6 WTE
Central\- Stafford and surrounds\- 2\.4 WTE
Tamworth area and surrounds \- 1\.8 WTE
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
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.
For further information about the post please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
There is opportunity to be full time or part time and based either at Leek (covering Stoke and North Staffordshire), Stafford (covering Central and South Staffordshire) or Tamworth (Covering East Staffordshire)
The core hours of the service are 8am \- 4pm / 9am \- 3\.30pm Monday \- Friday with out of hours and weekend cover needed on occasion.
Please state in your supporting information on the application form which area and base (Leek, Stafford or Tamworth) you would prefer and which hours / days a week you would be applying to work.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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