Public Health Staff Nurse

NHS; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists for a registered nurse to join the NHS in Smethwick, focused on the safe administration of the BCG vaccine to newborns. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with healthcare regulations. This role provides comprehensive training and is shaped by the Trust's commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have current NMC registration as an RN (Adult).
• Relevant clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of PGD is desirable, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Administer BCG vaccine to newborns.
• Ensure eligibility at the time of vaccination.
• Maintain accurate records and document vaccinations.

Skills

Administration of vaccines

Record keeping

Patient care

Education

RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will work on site to lead on the safe administration of BCG vaccine of babies up to the age of 12 months in the maternity unit, and will ensure there is onward referral to TB nurse as appropriate. The post holder will need to check results for the eligible babies prior to the booking of appointments and ensure correct referrals of babies into the service. Training will be given to the postholder to ensure correct administration of the vaccine.

The post holder will also need access to a number of databases to document the administration of the vaccine and reposond to queries from NHSe.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will involve safe administration of vaccines predomeinenetly BCG vaccine to Newborns within the 28 day KPI. The post holder will administer the vaccine under a PGD that has developed for use. Knowledge of using a PGD is desirable however training will be given.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate concise, accurate, timely record keeping and provide skilled, evidence-based care which adheres to agreed Trust policies and procedures. Ability to write and evaluate simple reports and record immunisations acurrately on the data bases that are used.

Ensuring that the vaccination is prepared and of the correct dosage prior to administration adhering to the NMC code fo conduct around medicine managemrnt.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-WC-7169967

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Job description Job responsibilities

Administration of BCG vaccine to newborn babies in accordanace with the KPI set by NHSe. Refer appropriately to the TB nurse as needed. Ensure training for administration is updated as needed and administering the vaccine under the PGD. Correct process when preparing the vaccine prior to administration and ensure safe storage once the vaccine as been reconstituted. Monitoring of fridge temperatures to avoid any cold chain incidents and the ability to report any vaccination errors/cold chain incidnets via the incident process.

Documenting administration on all databases that are used and ensuring eligibility at time of vaccination/when booking of appointment.

Job description Job responsibilities

Administration of BCG vaccine to newborn babies in accordanace with the KPI set by NHSe. Refer appropriately to the TB nurse as needed. Ensure training for administration is updated as needed and administering the vaccine under the PGD. Correct process when preparing the vaccine prior to administration and ensure safe storage once the vaccine as been reconstituted. Monitoring of fridge temperatures to avoid any cold chain incidents and the ability to report any vaccination errors/cold chain incidnets via the incident process.

Documenting administration on all databases that are used and ensuring eligibility at time of vaccination/when booking of appointment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Experience Essential

• Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience since registration
• Relevant voluntary experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Experience Essential

• Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience since registration
• Relevant voluntary experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)