Perinatal Pathway for Vaccinations Failsafe Officer

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery onsite

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Perinatal Pathway for Vaccinations Failsafe Officer to provide essential administrative support and rigorous data oversight for the vaccination programme in Exeter.

You will monitor reporting systems, extract data for national submissions, and work with midwifery teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting and continuous service improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience is essential.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• Full training and ongoing support provided to develop knowledge of the Perinatal Pathway and vaccination programmes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor local and national vaccination reporting systems.
• Provide high quality data for national submission of activity reports.
• Liaise with community midwifery teams and vaccination hubs to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual audits to optimise the Perinatal Vaccination pathway.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vacancies Perinatal Pathway for Vaccinations Failsafe Officer

Role Summary

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive individual to join our supportive clinical team, providing essential administrative support to the Perinatal Pathway for Vaccinations service.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of our immunisation service. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the oversight of the vaccination programme through the collection, monitoring and analysis of quality data, helping to inform service improvements and enhance patient care.

Applicants should have previous administrative experience, strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, and a willingness to learn. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to develop knowledge and understanding of the Perinatal Pathway and associated vaccination programmes.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring both local and national vaccination reporting systems, ensuring compliance with national requirements. Information gathered within the role will contribute to local performance monitoring and national reporting processes.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Perinatal Pathway for Vaccination Failsafe Officer

The post holder will complete and monitor systems on a daily basis to ensure national requirements are being met, escalating any areas of concern, and highlighting incidents or breaches to the relevant clinical team.

They will provide high quality data to the clinical team ready for national submission of activity reports and enhanced data reporting. This includes data for Pertussis, RSV and FLU, as well as the neonatal BCG vaccination programme.

They will liaise closely with community midwifery teams, community vaccination hubs, and other Trusts to ensure the smooth running of the Vaccination service. This will include regular attendance at meetings.

They will contribute to quarterly and annual audits in line with regional reporting requirements, with the aim of optimising the delivery of the Perinatal Vaccination pathway.

Perinatal Pathway for Vaccinations Failsafe Officer

Working Pattern:30 hours per week - on site RDUH (Eastern Services - Exeter)

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 16/08/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Perinatal Pathway for Vaccinations Failsafe Officer

• Salary Band 4: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-122514-14317
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 8 October, 2026
• Job Category Administration