Maternity Vaccinator

About the role

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 18.75 hours per week - Maternity Vaccinator.

Closing date: 05 May 2026.

Contact: Heloise Doherty, Public Health Midwife - or .

Responsibilities

• Provide the maternal immunisation programme, including seasonal flu, pertussis, RSV and COVID 19 vaccinations.
• Conduct clinical assessments, review complex medical histories and assess suitability for vaccination.
• Counsel service users on risks, benefits, side effects and obtain informed consent.
• Administer vaccinations using aseptic technique and reconstitute vaccines per manufacturer guidance.
• Document vaccinations accurately in the medical record, RAVS and Badgernet.
• Participate in clinical audit programmes, service evaluation and monitor national and local KPIs.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of national guidance and Trust policies.
• Educate and supervise staff on immunisation skills and protocols.
• Coordinate multi site activity and liaise with midwives, GP, obstetricians, pharmacy and supply chain.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, adverse reactions and report incidents via Datix.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, and infection prevention and control.

Key Duties

• Work in partnership with midwives, GP and obstetricians to ensure all women are offered appropriate vaccinations.
• Assist with coordination of the multi site activity and day to day delivery of the immunisation programme.
• Administer vaccinations under an approved PGD and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle and arrange support services for women when required.
• Ensure confidentiality and safety of patient information.

Professional Development

• Maintain NMC registration, CPD and attend mandatory Trust training.
• Provide knowledge sharing and staff education within the Maternal Immunisation programme.
• Report safety incidents and maintain risk assessments.
• Promote a positive professional and organisational culture.

Experience

• Knowledge of statutory regulations governing nursing.
• Clinical experience of administering vaccinations and immunisations.
• Clinical case work and managing own work with limited supervision.
• An understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Working in a maternity setting.
• Overseeing/ensuring smooth running of clinic lists.
• Previous experience with immunisation programmes.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process.
• Demonstrates competence to clinically risk assess suitability for immunisation based on medical history.
• Able to efficiently plan, prioritise and allocate work.
• Able to manage time effectively.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and supervise other staff effectively.
• Ability to teach and support other team members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of research based practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and good practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness.
• Awareness of the value of service user involvement and participation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity.
• Knowledge of computerised maternity systems, particularly Badgernet and NIPE Smart.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing.
• NMC Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of post registration experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Trained/competent in venepuncture.
• Undertaken immunisation training as required.
• Basic Life Support trained.
• PA/PS trained.
• IT skills.
• Badgernet user.
• NIVS user.
• Awareness of RAVS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it is necessary for a submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equal Opportunity

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to recruiting the best people to work with us and upholding equal opportunity principles.