Maternity Flu, Pertussis and Covid Vaccinator

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the maternity outpatient department delivering a crucial service. Flu, covid and pertussis vaccinations are crucial to aid the health and wellbeing of our community.

If you are a qualified nurse/ midwife, experienced in midwifery patient care, approachable, motivated and can work flexibly within a working week, to give vaccinations to pregnant women, we need you in our department.

Post holder must be able to commence from April 2023, part time hours are available but flexibility to cover a 5-day service, is required from the team.

Main duties of the job

The Flu/covid/ pertussis Programme Vaccinator needs to be a NMC registrant, who is confident to work under own initiative. The successful candidates will work to deliver a safe and effective service, for the delivery of pertussis, covid and seasonal delivery of 'Flu' vaccinations. The post holder will be responsible for administering the vaccine, to women, attending the Maternity outpatient department.

In particular the post holder will be responsible for:

• Configuration of their vaccination area
• Administration of the vaccine using the National Protocol
• Disposal of clinical waste and change of PPE as per national guidelines

o Adherence to infection control practices between individuals

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.