Antenatal Vaccination Nurse – Maternal Immunisation

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Vaccination Nurse to deliver safe, effective maternal immunisations across the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area within the antenatal pathway.

You will work with the Trust to develop the vaccination service, promote immunisations, manage bookings and maintain accurate records in maternity records and national databases, ensuring equity of access for all pregnant people.

Qualifications

• Observe the appropriate professional body standards.
• Deliver maternal vaccinations in accordance with the service specifications.
• Competent and confident in all aspects of immunisation including knowledge of contraindications and anaphylaxis.
• Ensure maternal vaccinations are offered at the correct point along the maternal pathway, in accordance with The Green Book, PGDs and healthcare professionals guidance.
• Work alongside the Trust to set up a vaccination service within the antenatal setting, with bookable, ad-hoc and extended access appointments.

Responsibilities

• Downstream responsibilities include maintaining safe custody of vaccines and drugs per policies.
• Record keeping of vaccine batch numbers and patient records in maternity notes and national databases.
• Report complaints, incidents and accidents using the Trust system and assist investigations as required.
• Undertake any training required relevant to the post and keep up to date with best practice.

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Vaccination Nurse to deliver safe, effective maternal immunisations across the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area within the antenatal pathway.

You will work with the Trust to develop the vaccination service, promote immunisations, manage bookings and maintain accurate records in maternity records and national databases, ensuring equity of access for all pregnant people.