Health Protection Practitioner SC2

Job Title : Health Protection Practitioner SC2
Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Stoke Newington Town Hall, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.26
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Health Protection Practitioner role is designed to promote the work of the council’s Public Health team within the local community.
In respect of Covid-19, they are responsible for:
Assisting the community with rapid testing services ensuring adherence to health and safety protocol
Supporting community collection pop-up points and outreach activity, related testing awareness activity, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocol

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May be called upon to assist in other areas of the Emergency Logistics function which includes PPE and test kit distribution across Hackney & CoL
KILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

Experience in compliance roles against regulatory guidelines preferred
Experience supporting operations in a customer facing environment
Experience at events &/or public health environments
Willingness to work outside, if required
Excellent customer service skills
Agile approach to work to suit business needs in a fast changing environment
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Act in accordance with the Council’s Constitution and Code of Conduct
Strong communication skills

PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOURS:
Care for the community
Self motivation, whilst being a strong team player
Value Equality & Diversity

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Hackney resident and knowledgeable of the local area
Experience working in a Covid Testing or Public Health services environment or community outreach
Full, clean UK driving license
First-aid trained