• Job Description

  Req#: C9267-25-0860?language=en&page=110&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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.

  Please note this is a fixed term contract of 22.5 hours per week for a period of 12 months, to cover a career break.

  Main duties of the job

  We 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.

  About us

  Oxford 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

  Details

  Date posted

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  1 years

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  267-CH7310475

  Job locations

  Abingdon Hospital

  Marcham Road

  Abingdon

  OX14 1AG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Clinician
  • Excellent communicator with a good level of interpersonal and organisational skills

  Desirable

  • Experience of inter-agency working
  • Experience of working with children and families

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of National and Local policies, especially those relating to school health nursing and immunisations for school aged children

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of having worked with PGD's and National Protocols

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of delivering health promotion
  • Experience in educating families about vaccinations

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering Immunisation programmes
  • Has experience in assessing Gillick Competence

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT

  Desirable

  • Competent is using TEAMS, Excel, Outlook, Word and powerpoint

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Adaptable and flexible approach to the delivery of the service
  • Ability to travel between sites inaccessible by public transport

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Clinician
  • Excellent communicator with a good level of interpersonal and organisational skills

  Desirable

  • Experience of inter-agency working
  • Experience of working with children and families

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of National and Local policies, especially those relating to school health nursing and immunisations for school aged children

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of having worked with PGD's and National Protocols

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of delivering health promotion
  • Experience in educating families about vaccinations

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering Immunisation programmes
  • Has experience in assessing Gillick Competence

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT

  Desirable

  • Competent is using TEAMS, Excel, Outlook, Word and powerpoint

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Adaptable and flexible approach to the delivery of the service
  • Ability to travel between sites inaccessible by public transport

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Abingdon Hospital

  Marcham Road

  Abingdon

  OX14 1AG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Abingdon Hospital

  Marcham Road

  Abingdon

  OX14 1AG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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