Immunisation Support Worker

Job overview

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The opportunity has arisen for motivated healthcare support workers to provide support to the immunisation team in the delivery of schools age flu vaccination programme across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent between September 2026 and December 2026.

You will play a vital role undertaking the administration of the nasal flu vaccinations under the supervision of a qualified nurse that will support improving flu immunisation uptake rates for the school aged population in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.

Previous experience of this role will be advantageous but not essential however, the post holder must enjoy working with all ages of children and young people.  Have a compassionate manner when dealing with large groups of children and be able to work in a busy school setting.

This role requires that you have the ability to travel between a large rural and inner city geographical area to carry out your work in schools / clinics and to attend training and meetings; daily access to transport is therefore essential. There is also a requirement to be able transport flu vaccines to and from schools in your own car, with business  insurance, and / or drive the team pool van.

North- Leek Stoke On Trent areas

Main duties of the job

• Undertake the delivery of the nasal flu vaccinations under the supervision of a qualified nurse
• Maintain up to date clinical knowledge within own sphere
• Promote good health when in contact with children, young people, parents and school staff through clear communication when information, adapting communication style to the difference audience
• To be aware of the signs of child abuse and children in need and adhere to LSCB and Midlands Partnership Child Protection Procedures
• Work in a style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with the team members and other key individuals across the organisation
• To effectively prioritise and manage own workload whilst maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy at all times both independently or as part of a team, within policies supervised by the Team Lead.
• To maintain and develop skills and knowledge via learning and development courses as required to ensure competency for role, this will include Safeguarding training
• To use skills to manage young people / children who may be anxious during the vaccination process
• Participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team
• To carry out other duties as necessary to meet the changing needs of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, in accordance with management requirements and appropriate to banding

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the post please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

There is opportunity to be full time or part time and based at Leek (covering Stoke and North Staffordshire Schools)

The core hours of the service are 8am - 4pm  Monday - Friday with out of hours and weekend cover needed on occasion.    9am - 3.30pm will be considered.

Please state in your supporting information on the application form which area and base (Leek, Stafford or Tamworth) you would prefer and which hours / days a week you would be applying to work.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.