community midwives

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced midwife vaccinator to run vaccination clinics from community hubs. The role involves administering a variety of vaccinations and working to increase uptake while ensuring proper cold chain storage. Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and be able to work autonomously. The organization offers supportive career development opportunities and values qualities like Ambition, Respect, and Compassion.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Supportive environment

Welcoming, diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based midwifery care is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of cold chain storage best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Run vaccination clinics from community hubs and MMUH antenatal clinic.
• Administer vaccinations with proper cold chain storage.
• Work autonomously to increase vaccine uptake.
• Upskill on vaccinating and develop practice areas.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Understanding of cold chain storage best practices

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced midwife vaccinator to run clinics from our hubs and a twilight service once per week from MMUH antenatal clinic 12-8pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Run vaccination clinics from community hubs and the MMUH antenatal clinic.
• Administer seasonal flu, COVID, pertussis and RSV vaccinations with proper cold chain storage.
• Work autonomously to increase vaccine uptake and support the team.
• Upskill on vaccinating as required and develop practice areas if interested.

Qualifications & Experience

• Desirable: experience of community based midwifery care (not essential).
• Good understanding of cold chain storage best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work autonomously.

Benefits & Career Development

SWB offers excellent career development opportunities, a supportive environment and values of Ambition, Respect, Compassion. We support additional care in community and provide a welcoming, diverse workplace.

How to Apply

Contact Deputy Matron for Community at [email protected]