Healthcare Support Worker (Term time only)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is recruiting a part-time Healthcare Support Worker to support the School Aged Immunisation Service. The role involves administering vaccinations, managing immunisation sessions, and requires experience working with children. Flexibility in working hours, including early starts and travel across Oxfordshire, is essential. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, NHS discount, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a vaccinator in a COVID/vaccination centre.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in NHS/Primary Care/Dental or Community Health Care.
• Recent immunisation role experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the School Aged Immunisation team in managing the immunisation programme.
• Administer Flu vaccinations under supervision.
• Attend vaccination sessions and observe students post-vaccination.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Clinical skills

Experience working with children

Flexibility

Education

Level 3+ on the NHS Careers Framework

Job description

Looking for a varied and rewarding term‑time only role? We’re recruiting a part‑time Healthcare Support Worker (22.5 hours/week, term‑time only) to join our School Aged Immunisation Service, based in East Oxford Health Centre, working flexibly across the City and south of 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.

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, as a Healthcare Support Worker, to administer the Flu vaccinations to young people following the supply of the vaccine by an appropriately registered healthcare professional.

You will also 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.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and 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 the years they 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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Conlan
Job title: County Team Lead
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07833 236906