Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse or midwife to join a small team of maternity vaccinators. You will work as part of the vaccinators to ensure eligible birthing people are offered vaccinations in pregnancy.
We currently work closely with the inpatient and outpatient maternity services ensuring that services are accessible to service users. As such you will be expected to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The post will involve weekend working.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards and local guidelines
- Report all complaints/incidents immediately to a senior member of staff and document accordingly. Signpost patients to the Patient, Advice and Liaison Service
- Participate in the Trust appraisal process each year, with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment
- Ensure communication channels are used appropriately and effectively to facilitate the flow of information throughout the Division
- Respond to queries or escalate to the clinical supervisor
- Responsible for providing specialist advice and technical services in relation to the care of patients considering and receiving vaccinations
- Handle difficult conversations (sensitive, language barriers, hostile atmosphere) and convert complex technical information into easily to understand communication
- Support more junior staff in the provision of care including training in the use of protocols as needed
- Work as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships
- Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients may be affected
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
205-7272612
Job locations
RSUH/County/Community venues
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description or contact Mel Manners for further information.
Candidates are welcome to contact Melanie Manners for an informal meeting or discussion
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description or contact Mel Manners for further information.
Candidates are welcome to contact Melanie Manners for an informal meeting or discussion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Current immunisation training in line National protocol
Qualities and experience
Essential
- Competent at administering Intramuscular injections
- Experience of working as part of MDT
- Working knowledge of IT- Word, Excel
- Effective communication skills
- Able to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management
- Evidence of CPD
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Person Specification
Essential
- Competent at administering Intramuscular injections
- Experience of working as part of MDT
- Working knowledge of IT- Word, Excel
- Effective communication skills
- Able to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management
- Evidence of CPD
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
RSUH/County/Community venues
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
RSUH/County/Community venues
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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