School Office Administrator - Scarborough

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support the School-Aged Immunisation Service. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and facilitating health education and immunisation programmes within schools. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with educational institutions and families, ensuring the safe transportation of vaccinations, and maintaining accurate records. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on children's health in the community. If you are a proactive team player with excellent communication skills, this role could be an exciting next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs with grade C in English and Maths required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering school-age immunisation programmes.
• Maintain databases and ensure proper storage of immunisations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

IT Skills

Workload Management

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for promoting, delivering, and facilitating various programmes directed by management as part of the School-Aged Immunisation Service, assisting nurses in schools or offices.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health promotion/education and public health school-age immunisation programmes.
2. Promote and facilitate collaborative working between the team, schools, other educational institutions, and families in delivering the immunisation programme.
3. Ensure proper storage and transportation of immunisations, including procedures for collecting and delivering vaccinations to the site.
4. Assist in identifying home-schooled children and those in Pupil Referral Units.
5. Maintain databases to keep records up to date and prepare documents for school visits.
6. Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures for School Immunisation (SOPs).
7. Serve as the first point of contact for administrative tasks.
8. Maintain the cold chain, order supplies, and arrange transport of vaccinations to the site.
9. Contribute actively and constructively to team meetings.
10. Undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the position.
11. Comply with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Essential:

• GCSEs or equivalent with a minimum of grade C in English and Maths.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload independently.
• Assertive, team player, and critical thinker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Driving license (desirable).
• Strong organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in community settings, such as schools, and/or with children and young people.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.