Maternity Vaccination Nurse/Midwfe

Integrated Care System; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a Maternity Vaccination Nurse/Midwife. You will provide essential vaccination services to pregnant women and their newborns, ensuring high standards of care and communication. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic registered nurses or midwives with relevant experience and qualifications, committed to delivering compassionate healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering immunisations or vaccinations.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a vaccination service for pregnant women and their newborns.
• Ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records.

Skills

Teaching and assessment skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree-level Nurse/Midwife qualification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Maternity Vaccination Nurse/Midwife

The closing date is 30 July 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse or midwife to join the maternity vaccination team here at UHL, who will assist in providing a vaccination service to women and their newborns.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a vaccination service for pregnant women and their newborns.
• Offer health education around immunisations in pregnancy and beyond.
• Use health-related information only for its intended purpose and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring information relating to patients/users and personnel is used only in connection with authorized duties.
• Carry out designated clerical duties as delegated by the Midwife - Ward Manager, Registered Midwife, or other Healthcare Professional.
• Manage stock levels, including ordering and efficient use of stock, sundries, and resources within your work activities.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• High-quality care for all,
• Being a great place to work,
• Partnerships for impact, and
• Research and education excellence.

We will embed health equality in all we do—taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values, and we work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• We are compassionate,
• We are proud,
• We are inclusive, and
• We are one team.

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on our strengths and areas for growth to make an even bigger difference for those we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

• Follow relevant CMG, Trust, Regional, and National policies and guidelines, keeping updated accordingly.
• Support the updating of CMG guidance as requested.
• Maintain a professional manner at all times, abiding by legal and statutory requirements, including the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and midwives' rules if applicable.
• Communicate clearly with women and their families.
• Provide non-judgmental and non-directive support and information.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records.
• Ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize communication systems effectively within the CMG.
• Be part of a supportive, non-judgmental environment for colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

• Willing to learn about immunisations and undertake these.
• Experience in administering immunisations or vaccinations.

Skills

• Teaching and assessment skills.
• Recognized teaching qualifications.

Training & Qualifications

• Degree-level Nurse/Midwife qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Effective communicator able to engage with patients, families, and staff, even in stressful circumstances.
• Relevant additional training or courses.

Planning and Organisation Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Demonstrate commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect, considering their individual needs.
• Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in providing high-quality care and interactions.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Trust's values and behaviours.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Knowledge of audit and research processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust