Immunisation Nurse/Midwife

Transformation Unit; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT is seeking a motivated registered Nurse or Midwife to deliver the maternity immunisation programme, including RSV vaccination, for pregnant women at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. The post holder will lead the maternity immunisation service within a capable team to ensure a safe vaccination service.

Requires NMC registration, vaccination experience and commitment to professional development. DBS and standard NHS recruitment processes apply.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a nurse or midwife.
• Experience administering vaccines including IM medications.
• Committed to CPD and patient safety.
• First Aid and Anaphylaxis training.
• Ability to work in a team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe maternity immunisation service including RSV, influenza and pertussis vaccines.
• Lead the maternity immunisation service for the Liverpool Women’s Hospital vaccination programme.
• Work with a dynamic team to provide a reliable vaccination service to pregnant women.

Skills

Autonomous working

IT literacy

Confidentiality

Vaccination delivery

Enthusiasm for vaccines

Education

NMC Registered Nurse Midwife

CPD evidence

Tools

Vaccination administration

Job description

Main area Midiwfery Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

37.5 hours per week (Will consider part time hours) Job ref 159-LWH-234-26

Employer Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Women`s Hospital Crown street Town Liverpool Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59

Immunisation Nurse/Midwife

Band 5

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised registered Nurse or Midwife to facilitate the safe delivery of the maternity immunisation programme, which includes the roll out of the RSV vaccination.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic Team delivering a safe and effective vaccination service for pregnant women/people at Liverpool Women`s Hospital .The successful candidate will lead on the provision of the maternity immunisation service for the delivery of the RSV, influenza and pertussis vaccinations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team delivering a flexible, safe and effective vaccination service for pregnant women as part of Liverpool Women`s Vaccination Programme.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional

1. Observe the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of professional standards that nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold in order to be registered to practise.

2. Competent in all aspects of immunisation including knowledge of contraindications to specific vaccines and the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis.

3. Promote professional behaviour by example.

4. Be visible and accessible to service user their families and staff, ensuring all women and their families have the opportunity to seek information, help and support.

5. Advocate for woman and empower them to promote their own health and well-being.

6. Commitment to providing non-discriminating and non-judgemental care.

Please see job description for further detail.

Person specification

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• IT literate
• Understanding of Confidentiality and data protection
• A proactive approach to promoting and developing the delivery of the vaccinations within the Trust and to external organisations
• Interest and enthusiasm in vaccinations
• Ability to work independently, but also to make a judgement on when to refer to a senior member of the team

Qualifications & Learning

• NMC Registered Nurse Midwife
• Clear Evidence of recent continued professional development
• Experience in administration of vaccination / IM medication
• First Aid Training
• Anaphylaxis training

Experience

• Knowledge of statutory regulations governing nursing and Midwifery
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trustwide as and when required to do so
• Responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults and to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them from potential harm or abuse
• To have knowledge of, and follow local policies and procedures regarding acting appropriately to protect vulnerable adults and children at risk
• Excellent record keeping skills, to comply with NMC guidelines
• Previous experience with immunisation programmes

Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: U nder current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 0(enhanced) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post.

The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.

If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.

LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.

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We have zero tolerance of slavery and human trafficking and are committed to maintaining and improving systems, processes and policies to avoid complicity in human rights violation and to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain.

The Trust policies, procedures, governance and legal arrangements are robust, ensuring that proper checks and due diligence are applied in employment procedures to ensure compliance with this legislation. We also conform to the NHS employment check standards within our workforce recruitment and selection practices. This strategic approach incorporates analysis of the Trust’s supply chains and its partners to assess risk exposure and management on modern slavery.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.