Maternity Immunisation Nurse/ Midwife Band 5

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly motivated Maternity vaccination team at NHS, covering Bath and surrounding areas. As a nurse/midwife, you'll lead vaccination services for pregnant individuals, ensuring safety and effectiveness. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to public health and work within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive support programs for staff wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive and compassionate work environment

Qualifications

• Competent in immunisation and knowledge of contraindications.
• Ability to perform health pre-assessments and manage patient records.
• Commitment to providing inclusive and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective vaccination service for pregnant individuals.
• Administer vaccines and maintain accurate patient records.
• Attend immunisation meetings and stay updated on best practices.

Skills

Immunisation knowledge

Patient care

Non-discriminatory care

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Job description

Job Summary

Would you like to work in a highly motivated and friendly Maternity vaccination team covering Bath, North East Somerset, and West Wiltshire? This is an exciting opportunity to join a new service, where you will work as part of a dynamic team delivering a safe and effective vaccination service for pregnant people across multiple sites within the remit of Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust services.

We are looking for nurse/midwives with an interest in Public Health who are keen to work with us to ensure we have a universal offer in place for vaccinations given within maternity services. Leading on the vaccination service for influenza, COVID-19, pertussis vaccinations in pregnancy, and the BCG vaccination for newborns, they will in future support the roll-out of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme.

Rated 'Outstanding' in our latest CQC review, our service includes an acute unit, two standalone birth centres, two community midwifery-led hubs, a 24-hour Maternity Assessment Unit, and plans for an alongside midwifery unit at the RUH site.

If you are a nurse or midwife who would like to be part of our future and can meet this challenge, we welcome your interest in applying for this vacancy. This is your chance to be part of a transforming organization, and we look forward to working with you to develop this service to a high standard.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Observe the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of professional standards that nurses, midwives, and nursing associates must uphold to be registered to practice.
2. Be competent in all aspects of immunisation, including knowledge of contraindications to specific vaccines and the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis.
3. Commit to providing non-discriminatory and non-judgemental care.
4. Perform robust health pre-assessments, including but not limited to previous reactions to vaccination and immunisation history.
5. Address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment are completed and recorded within maternity records prior to vaccination.
6. Escalate concerns where necessary to appropriate healthcare professionals for further advice and support.
7. Take responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with Trust policies and statutory regulations.
8. Record vaccine batch numbers accurately in patient records, including hand-held notes, electronic records, and national databases.
9. Be flexible to adapt and develop practice based on reflection, research, and audit outcomes.
10. Attend NHS England immunisation meetings and stay updated with best practices.

About Us

At the RUH, we prioritize people, working as one team to make a difference for our patients, colleagues, and community. We value everyone's contribution and are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. Our staff networks celebrate success and promote learning, diversity, kindness, and civility.

Our culture emphasizes learning, development, and innovation, supporting staff to thrive and reach their full potential. We also prioritize staff wellbeing through comprehensive support programs, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing initiatives, such as our pool facility.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare, exemplified by our landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and ongoing research efforts.