Midwife Vaccinator Band 6

Overview

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 possess 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.

• Promote the maternity immunisation programme to pregnant women in the community to improve uptake of influenza, pertussis and RSV vaccines.
• Run daily planned clinics and ad hoc sessions to deliver vaccines (flu, pertussis, RSV) in pregnancy.
• Deliver maternity immunisation services in community hubs and in the antenatal clinic setting two evenings per week.
• Maintain and update electronic records.
• Provide advice and information about immunisations to educate staff, antenatal women and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery.
• Take a woman-centred and public health approach to improve health and tackle inequalities.

• Registered midwife with active UK NMC pin.
• Experience communicating benefits of vaccination in pregnancy; ability to discuss vaccines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident with clinical records systems.
• Enthusiastic and clear communicator; able to work in a community and clinic setting.
• Not suitable for internationally educated Midwives without an active UK NMC pin.
• Availability to work 2 evenings per week in the antenatal clinic setting.