Mansfield residents urged to apply for paid work supporting Covid-19 vaccine rollout

People from all walks of life in Mansfield are being encouraged to apply for paid work supporting the potential roll-out of a vaccine against Covid-19.
People from all walks of life are being encouraged to apply.People from all walks of life are being encouraged to apply.
People from all walks of life are being encouraged to apply.

As the NHS and local councils gear up for the biggest vaccination programme ever seen, a number of new roles have been created to help deliver vaccinations over the coming months.

Nottinghamshire health and care organisations are now recruiting for a number of roles to support and administer vaccinations to the general public.

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The new vaccinators will work as part of a dynamic team delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of vaccinations for both flu and Covid-19.

The role involves supporting health workers across the county to set up vaccination stations, help administer vaccines, support with disposing of clinical waste and change of PPE, while following infection control practices in place.

Dr Andy Haynes, executive lead for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an important piece of work that will benefit the general public of Nottinghamshire. We are looking to recruit people to help support our successful flu vaccination programme while it expands to encompass the possibility of a Covid-19 vaccination.

“The NHS has well established plans for delivering vaccinations, including the annual flu jab and children’s immunisations, and work is underway to build on these tried and tested approaches, so that when a Covid-19 vaccine is ready, we can deliver it safely. While GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff will all be part of the plan, we need to employ more people in order to support the system further.

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“We would encourage applications from people who don’t currently work in the NHS. If you have advanced first aid experience or have worked in a role which involves caring for people then please do get in touch.

"This might include people who have lost their job during the pandemic such as airline cabin crew or life guards for example. All successful candidates will be given a package of training and support to assist them in their role.”

The post holder will be expected to work as part of team of staff for various hours over a seven day period and will be based at one of two sites in Nottingham or the Mansfield area.

Find out more at www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/work-for-us/our-vacancies/influenza-and-the-covid-19-vaccine-roles.