About this role
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team of midwives and play a key role in delivering a comprehensive maternity immunisation service. The post holder will support the provision of routine and targeted vaccinations, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG, helping to protect pregnant women, babies and their families. As part of the Public Health Agenda, the successful candidate will work proactively to maximise vaccine uptake across the maternity pathway, providing evidence-based information and support to service users. Working collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic and Community Midwifery teams, they will contribute to the delivery of a responsive, high-quality service that meets the needs of our local population. The role also includes participation in clinical effectiveness activities, including audit, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives, to ensure the ongoing development of safe and effective care.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a high-quality maternity immunisation service, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG vaccinations. Provide evidence-based information and advice to women and families to support informed choice and maximise vaccine uptake. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care in line with national guidance, professional standards and local policies. Work collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic, Community Midwifery and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accessible and coordinated care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and vaccination documentation. Support the safe management, storage and monitoring of vaccines in accordance with cold-chain requirements. Identify and engage eligible women to improve access to and uptake of maternity immunisations. Act as a resource for colleagues, providing advice and support on vaccination-related matters. Participate in audits, service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the collection and reporting of immunisation activity and performance data. Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing development and training. Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and organisational policies at all times.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.
We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.
At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a safe, effective and responsive maternity immunisation service as part of the wider Public Health Agenda. Working within an established team, they will administer vaccinations in line with national guidance and local protocols, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG vaccinations.
The post holder will provide information and support to women and their families, promoting informed choice and encouraging uptake of recommended vaccinations throughout the maternity pathway. They will work collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic staff, Community Midwifery Teams and other relevant healthcare professionals to ensure equitable access to immunisation services and continuity of care.
The role includes the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care associated with maternity immunisation, ensuring that all activity is undertaken in accordance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to the monitoring and reporting of immunisation activity.
The successful candidate will support service development through participation in audit, quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations, helping to ensure that the service remains effective, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the local population. They will also maintain their own professional competence through ongoing learning and adherence to current immunisation guidance and best practice.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, complying with infection prevention and control, safeguarding, health and safety, and medicines management policies at all times.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife Evidence of recent relevant professional development
Desirable
Public Health qualification or study day Mentorship qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years midwifery practice experience including completion of a preceptorship programme Excellent clinical midwifery skills and experience in all areas of midwifery practice Experience of teaching and assessing staff Clinical experience in assisting women and people in public health initiatives Experience of teamworking with MDT Experience of supporting colleagues in the clinical area
Desirable
Experience of administering vaccinations Experience of undertaking clinical audit and analysis of findings
Skills Essential
Excellent communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills Excellent time-management and workload planning skills Computer literate with sound knowledge of software packages and good keyboard skills Commitment to working flexible working patterns Car driver with access to use across multiple sites
Desirable
Experience of data collection and compilation of statistics Evidence of leadership, management and team development at clinical level
Knowledge Essential
Clear understanding of midwifery issues and an up-to-date knowledge of current NHS developments within maternity services Demonstrate knowledge of NHS maternity vaccination programme Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Evidence of clinical and professional expertise acquired through CPD and experience Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory Good understanding of statutory training requirements within midwifery services Excellent understanding of local and national safety agendas within maternity
Additional Essential
Flexible / positive / enthusiastic / motivated.
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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Thomas Linacre Centre / Leigh Infirmary
Parsons Walk / The Avenue
Wigan / Leigh
WN1 1RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)