Bank Mobile Vaccination Logistics Operative

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Vaccination Logistics Coordinator to help deliver the Trust-wide vaccination programme across multiple clinics and mobile units. You will co-ordinate deliveries, manage stock under cold chain conditions and ensure accurate record-keeping.

The role involves driving the 3.5-tonne mobile vaccination vehicle between sites, requiring a full UK driving licence and a proactive, patient-centered approach to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Strong IT skills with standard office software.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in stock and records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day delivery of the vaccination programme across sites.
• Oversee vaccination clinics and ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate deployment of mobile vaccination units.
• Manage vaccine logistics, deliveries and collections across sites.
• Maintain vaccine stock in line with cold chain requirements.
• Ensure equipment and resources are available at all sites.
• Support setup and operation of mobile services.
• Monitor clinic activity, stock levels and data quality.
• Maintain accurate activity records.
• Drive and deploy the mobile vaccination clinic vehicle safely.
• Undertake risk assessments and keep patients and staff safe.
• Respond to enquiries and provide clear updates to colleagues and patients.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

This bank post supports the Trust-wide vaccination and immunisation programme at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, working across clinics, mobile units and sites. The work centres on coordinating clinic deployment, vaccine deliveries and stock held to cold chain standards, and keeping accurate activity records. What sets it apart is driving and setting up the Trust's 3.5-tonne mobile vaccination vehicle, with travel between sites. Prior experience of operating 3.5-tonne vehicles and a full UK driving licence are needed.

What the job involves

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Trust-wide vaccination and immunisation programme
• Oversee vaccination clinics
• Coordinate the deployment of the Trust's mobile vaccination units
• Manage vaccine logistics, including deliveries and collections across sites
• Manage vaccine stock in line with cold chain requirements
• Ensure equipment, consumables and resources are available at all sites
• Support the setup and operation of mobile vaccination and outreach services
• Monitor clinic activity, stock levels and data quality, promoting best practice
• Maintain accurate activity records
• Drive and safely deploy the mobile vaccination clinic vehicle
• Undertake risk assessments and keep patients and staff safe during service delivery
• Respond to routine enquiries, escalating issues to supervisors, and give clear updates to colleagues and patients

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education, including GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Experience

• Previous experience of operating and driving 3.5-tonne vehicles
• Experience of working in a customer-focused or public-facing role
• Using initiative and problem-solving to manage routine and non-routine administrative tasks
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance in a healthcare or public sector setting

Skills & knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication, showing professionalism, empathy and compassion
• Confident and professional when dealing with enquiries from staff, patients, visitors and external contacts
• Good IT and keyboard skills, including standard office software and electronic systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills, managing competing priorities and deadlines under pressure
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with literacy and numeracy sufficient for records and stock monitoring
• Calm handling of sensitive or stressful situations and adapting to change

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence, with ability to drive Trust vehicles including 3.5-tonne mobile vaccination vans

Other

• Working flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team to meet service needs
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as required
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, applied in daily practice

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Experience of working in healthcare
• Previous driving experience