Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker- School Aged Immunisation Service
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SOC 6131 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 55% sure that is the right code. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
About the role
Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker - School Aged Immunisation Service
Join our School Aged Immunisation Service and help protect children and young people against serious diseases. Based at County Hall, Glenfield, you'll work in schools across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, supporting vaccination sessions and undertaking some administrative duties. A full UK driving licence is essential to drive Trust vehicles. Enhanced DBS required. For details, contact Kris Ghuman: Kristinder.ghuman@nhs.net
Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)
Support a school immunisation service by delivering vaccination sessions, managing vaccines/equipment, and completing administrative tasks. Work within a large rostered team (Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm). Requires healthcare experience, excellent communication, IT and literacy skills, understanding of quality care and the Healthcare Assistant role, Level 2 Maths/English, Care Certificate, and a UK driving licence. Experience with children and an NVQ/QCF in Care are desirable.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
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Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.