Job overview
We have an opportunity for motivated support staff to join our established School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) to support the 2026 flu vaccination programme. This fixed term contract band 3 Admin Support Officer role will work as an integral part of the admin team. They will support the service in the organisation, planning, preparation, and delivery of the vaccination programmes from January - December 2026
You will be required to lead on delivery of the clerical and administrative pre and post vaccination tasks which includes effective liaison with schools in a defined locality area to maximise vaccination uptakes rates.
In some cases, there may be the requirement to attend an immunisation session to support vaccination uptake rates.
In addition, you will have a role in medicines management of flu vaccines including stock control, ordering and taking delivery of vaccines, packing vaccines to transport to school sessions and maintaining the fridges and cold chain.
You will be expected have a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and patient records database i.e. the National Spine, Rio & CHiS. It would be advantageous to have worked with SAIS previously but not essential as training and support will be given.
It is essential you are able to work under pressure, prioritises own workload and support the admin support clerks in their role, with the support of the Business Support Officer.
Main duties of the job
- Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.
- Always demonstrate the Values of MPFT.
- Be an Administrative Support Worker and understand the knowledge and skills required for the post.
- Data inputting and all general administrative and clerical duties to support the School Age Immunisation Team within the base, schools, alternative educational provider venues and community settings/clinics where required.
Be skilled in undertaking delegated administrative tasks and provide feedback working under the direction of / Team Leader/Programme & Quality Lead/Clinical Lead/ Business Support Officer /Service Manager
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccinations every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
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.
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdraw
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 either at Leek (covering Stoke and North Staffordshire), Stafford (covering Central and South Staffordshire) or Tamworth (Covering East Staffordshire)
The core hours of the service are 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday
Please state in your supporting information on the application form which area and base (Leek, Stafford or Tamworth) you would prefer.
