School Immunisation Support Worker – Nasal Flu, Part Time

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Leeswood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is recruiting for two Band 3 Health Care Support Workers to assist in the nasal flu immunisation programme for school-aged children. The posts are 2x22.5 hours per week, based at Saltney Health Clinic and traveling to schools across Wrexham and Flintshire.

The role involves immunising in community settings and delivering high school vaccinations, with Welsh or English language applicants welcome. A positive, flexible team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 NVQ/QCF (healthcare certificate).
• Introduction to Immunisation Training Course for HCSW (or willing to undertake).
• Basic Life Support training or working towards.
• Anaphylaxis training or working towards.
• Understand lines of accountability and role limitations.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit schools and community settings to deliver immunisations to school aged children.
• Travel between sites across Wrexham and Flintshire.
• Deliver the nasal flu programme and high school vaccinations (HPV, DTP, Men ACWY, MMR).

Skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF

Immunisation Training Course

Basic Life Support

Anaphylaxis training

Tools

Accountability awareness

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is recruiting for two Band 3 Health Care Support Workers to assist in the nasal flu immunisation programme for school-aged children. The posts are 2x22.5 hours per week, based at Saltney Health Clinic and traveling to schools across Wrexham and Flintshire.

The role involves immunising in community settings and delivering high school vaccinations, with Welsh or English language applicants welcome. A positive, flexible team player is essential.