Vaccinator in Maternity Services

Job overview

We have a vacancy for Nurse Vaccinator to support a new vaccine programme for pregnant women alongside the current vaccination offer. The post holder will promote the programme to pregnant women, run daily planned clinics, and deliver flu, pertussis, and RSV vaccines.

• Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality antenatal immunisation service to pregnant women to increase the uptake of influenza, pertussis, RSV and other necessary immunisations.
• Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery.
• Provide advice and information about immunisation to educate staff, antenatal women and other stakeholders.
• Take a woman-centred and public health approach to improve health and tackle inequalities.
• Maintain and update electronic records.

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of CPD including vaccine training, basic life support, anaphylaxis management
• Experience in administration of vaccination or IM medication
• Experience in administration onto vaccination systems / maternity

• Previous experience of working in clinical settings.
• Aware of health and safety issues within the maternity unit.
• Aware of role within Public Health domain.
• Has knowledge to use specialist equipment required for role: resuscitation / anaphylaxis.
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Experience in data collection for reporting.
• Involvement with the immunisation programme.

• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings.
• Able to maintain and record accurate documentation.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Able to work according to protocols under clinical supervision.

• Approachable and flexible attitude to work.

• We are kind.
• We are open.
• We are inclusive.

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from underrepresented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.