Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Immunisation Programme Assistants to join the SCFT Sussex Immunisation Service.



The role requires core working hours of 8am-4pm, with flexibility at either end of the day for packing of vaccines or clinic cover on a rota basis. You will also cover one Saturday clinic.



The SCFT Sussex Immunisation Service vaccinates children aged 0-19 years in schools and clinics across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. You will also be assisting with administration at the SCFT Staff Flu vaccination clinics.



The role is full time 37.5 hours over five days, however 30 hours over four days would be considered.



This post will be based in Uckfield but all team members support the whole of the SCFT Sussex Immunisation Service, so you must be a car owner/driver and be willing to travel daily to clinics and schools within Sussex.

Please note:

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa:

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The role will include providing clerical and clinical support in schools, bases, clinics and patients' homes. It is an exciting and varied role, working within a team of nurses, assistants and administrators to deliver vaccination programmes to school aged children and SCFT Staff.



The successful candidate will prepare the documentation and assist with the running of the vaccination sessions and clinics and be expected to accurately process the completed session paperwork.



During this busy flu vaccination period, they will also be involved with giving the flu nasal spray vaccine to School aged children under supervision of a trained health professional. Full training will be given.



We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.



Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.



We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.



Why work for us?



Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county

Supportive flexible working patterns such as:

part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Research opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton

Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks

Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)

Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast

Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff



You will need to demonstrate your familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of data-inputting is preferable but training will be given. Our Service uses an online consent process so IT skills are vital.



The postholder will be required to fulfil reception duties at clinics and are often the first point of contact for patients and their families on the telephone, so an excellent telephone manner and verbal communication skills are important. The ability to communicate well and remain calm at busy school immunisation sessions is essential.



Our patients are our first priority and we strive to offer compassionate care, whilst also working quickly to vaccinate large numbers of children , young people and adults each day. One aspect of the role will be to provide reassurance to children who are feeling anxious about having a vaccination, therefore, experience of working with children and young people would be an advantage.



We welcome applicants who can demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly and co-operatively with colleagues; both within their own team and the wider multidisciplinary teams across the whole SCFT area. We are looking for people who are motivated, conscientious and committed to supporting us to maintain high vaccination coverage across Sussex.



A full driving license and access to a car for work is essential for this role - please indicate this in your supporting information.