Job Description

Looking for a varied and rewarding term-time only role?
We're recruiting a part-time Admin/Healthcare Support Worker (22.5 hours/week, term-time only) to join our School Aged Immunisation Service, based in Banbury and covering North and West Oxfordshire.
We're looking for a proactive, adaptable, and motivated individual with strong administration and clinical skills. We are also looking for experience working with children or young people, ideally in schools.
Flexibility is essential, with some early starts (from 07:30), evening/weekend work, and travel across Oxfordshire as needed.
To be eligible, applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Trained and worked as a vaccinator in a COVID/vaccination centre
• Level 3+ on the NHS Careers Framework with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in NHS/Primary Care/Dental or Community Health Care settings
• Level 3+ and recent immunisation role experience

Please explain in your supporting statement how you meet one or more of these criteria.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to support the School Aged Immunisation team in organising, managing and delivering the school-based immunisation programme in all schools.
You will be required to attend immunisation sessions in schools and community clinics to provide administrative support and within your role as Healthcare Support Worker you will be required to administer the Flu vaccinations to young people following the supply of the vaccine by an appropriately Registered Healthcare Professional.
You will also be required to attend vaccination sessions to observe students who may feel unwell post vaccination. Full training will be provided.
The role requires travel to schools and community venues, so you need to be a car driver with access to a car. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. Mileage from base will be paid.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year Per annum | pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Term time hours
Reference number
267-CH7038855-3C
Job locations
Orchard Health Centre,
Cope Road
Banbury
OX16 2EZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will support the service in achieving a high uptake of vaccinations within a safe environment and includes liaison with schools and families to arrange vaccination sessions and to provide information to parents to enable them to give informed consent for vaccinations.
The postholder will support with the storage, transportation and delivery of vaccines and equipment (e.g. collect and return vaccines to storage areas, and ensure correct disposal of used clinical equipment).
The post holder will ensure strict data and patient record confidentiality.
Good communication and organisational skills are essential. Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will support the service in achieving a high uptake of vaccinations within a safe environment and includes liaison with schools and families to arrange vaccination sessions and to provide information to parents to enable them to give informed consent for vaccinations.
The postholder will support with the storage, transportation and delivery of vaccines and equipment (e.g. collect and return vaccines to storage areas, and ensure correct disposal of used clinical equipment).
The post holder will ensure strict data and patient record confidentiality.
Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
Person Specification
Academic/skills/Professional
Essential

• Trained and worked in a Covid/vaccination centre as a vaccinator
• Attained level 3 or above in NHS Careers framework with previous clinical experience
• Recently worked in an immunisation role and attained level 3 in NHS Careers framework and have previous experience prior to their immunisation role

Further training or job related apptitude and skills
Essential

• IT skills (especially Word Excel and TEAMS)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with Children/young people
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a NHS/Primary Care/Dental or Community Health Care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or educational environment

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Good communication skills - oral and written
• Basic numeracy skills
• Good interpersonal skills especially with children
• Awareness of safeguarding issues

Desirable

• Understanding of other healthcare professional roles

Contractual /other requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel for work purposes between sites.
• Awareness and acceptance of the rights and needs of service users and staff

Person Specification
Academic/skills/Professional
Essential

• Trained and worked in a Covid/vaccination centre as a vaccinator
• Attained level 3 or above in NHS Careers framework with previous clinical experience
• Recently worked in an immunisation role and attained level 3 in NHS Careers framework and have previous experience prior to their immunisation role

Further training or job related apptitude and skills
Essential

• IT skills (especially Word Excel and TEAMS)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with Children/young people
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a NHS/Primary Care/Dental or Community Health Care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or educational environment

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Good communication skills - oral and written
• Basic numeracy skills
• Good interpersonal skills especially with children
• Awareness of safeguarding issues

Desirable

• Understanding of other healthcare professional roles

Contractual /other requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel for work purposes between sites.
• Awareness and acceptance of the rights and needs of service users and staff

Skills Required