Antenatal Vaccination Nurse - Maternal Immunisation Expert

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled immunisation clinician to deliver maternal vaccinations within the antenatal setting. You will ensure vaccines are given safely, with appropriate consent, risk assessment and record keeping across the maternity pathway.

You will work to professional body standards, manage vaccine storage, reporting, and escalation as required, and contribute to setting up a relaxed accessible service for pregnant people, aligned with national

Qualifications

• Observe appropriate professional body standards.
• Deliver maternal vaccinations in accordance with service specifications.
• Competent in all aspects of immunisation including contraindications and anaphylaxis management.
• Set up vaccination service within antenatal setting and offer bookable/extended access appointments.

Responsibilities

• Perform health pre-assessments including allergy and vaccination history.
• Ensure consent and clinical assessment are recorded in maternity records.
• Safely administer vaccines, use correct equipment, and dispose of sharps per policy.
• Maintain vaccine stock, record batch numbers, and report incidents through Trust systems.
• Assist in investigations and training to keep up to date with best practice.

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled immunisation clinician to deliver maternal vaccinations within the antenatal setting. You will ensure vaccines are given safely, with appropriate consent, risk assessment and record keeping across the maternity pathway.

You will work to professional body standards, manage vaccine storage, reporting, and escalation as required, and contribute to setting up a relaxed accessible service for pregnant people, aligned with national