Job summary
This vacancy is for a Midwife Vaccinator to support a new initiative to offer the vaccine programme for pregnant women out in a community hub, alongside the current vaccination offer.
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered midwife to facilitate the maternity immunisation service out in the community, as well as 2 evenings per week in the antenatal clinic setting. The appointed candidate will posses exemplary communication skills to deliver this vital protection to our families during pregnancy.
The post holder will promote the programme to pregnant women to improve the uptake of vaccines in pregnancy in addition to running daily planned clinics and ad hoc to deliver flu, pertussis and RSV vaccines.
Our ideal candidate is confident with clinical records systems, skilled in discussing the benefits of vaccinations in pregnancy and efficient in delivering these in a fast paced environment
This role is not suitable for internationally educated Midwives without an active UK NMC pin.
For more information please see the attached job description -PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of a high-quality antenatal immunisation service to pregnant women in the community hub(s) to increase the uptake of influenza, pertussis, and RSV immunisations for pregnant women
To support the planning, implementation and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery
To provide advice and information about immunisation(s) to educate staff, antenatal women and other stakeholders.
To take a woman-centred and public health approach to improve health and tackle inequalities.
To maintain and update electronic records.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with an active / current UK NMC PIN
- Experience in administration of vaccination/IM medication
- Experience in administration onto vaccination systems / maternity
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD including vaccine training, basic life support, anaphylaxis management
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in clinical settings
- Aware of health and safety issues within maternity services
- Has knowledge to use specialist equipment required for role: resuscitation / anaphylaxis
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection
Desirable
- Aware of role within Public Health domain
- Experience of data collection for reporting
- Understanding of role within the Public Health domain
- Involvement with the immunisation programme
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with good interpersonal skills
- Effective IT 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
Desirable
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload
- Good organisational and time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with an active / current UK NMC PIN
- Experience in administration of vaccination/IM medication
- Experience in administration onto vaccination systems / maternity
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD including vaccine training, basic life support, anaphylaxis management
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in clinical settings
- Aware of health and safety issues within maternity services
- Has knowledge to use specialist equipment required for role: resuscitation / anaphylaxis
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection
Desirable
- Aware of role within Public Health domain
- Experience of data collection for reporting
- Understanding of role within the Public Health domain
- Involvement with the immunisation programme
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with good interpersonal skills
- Effective IT 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
Desirable
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload
- Good organisational and time management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
