About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our bank of vaccinators in preparation for our roaming COVID-19 and flu winter campaign, commencing in October 2026. Ideally, applicants will hold a Class C driving licence and be willing to drive the outreach vaccination van, although this is not an essential requirement.
The service is delivered via our outreach vaccinator van across Central and West Lancashire, providing COVID-19 and flu vaccinations alongside health and lifestyle advice. This includes blood pressure checks, smoking cessation support, and BMI assessment.
Our outreach service is designed to increase vaccination uptake across a range of community-based settings, ensuring healthcare is accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all populations.
This is a valuable and rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about public health, committed to reducing health inequalities, and motivated to make a meaningful difference within local communities.
Main duties of the job
Prepare vaccination areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organised environmentAdminister COVID-19 and flu vaccines safely and efficiently in line with current clinical guidance and protocolsCarry out patient assessments, obtain informed consent, and complete pre-vaccination health checksIdentify, manage, and appropriately escalate any clinical incidents or adverse reactionsMaintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in line with organisational requirementsSupport and reassure patients throughout the vaccination process, including providing aftercare advice where requiredDeliver health and lifestyle advice, including blood pressure checks, smoking cessation support, and BMI assessmentMaintain patient confidentiality and adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times
About us
We are a large, well established practice delivering a range of external and outreach services. This will be the second year we have delivered the roaming COVID19 and flu vaccination programme across Central and West Lancashire.
You will join a small, dedicated core team, working flexibly to provide a five day per week service, which will include some weekend working.
Previous vaccination experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as appropriate support and guidance will be provided.
Job description Job responsibilities
Prepare vaccination areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organised environmentAdminister COVID-19 and flu vaccines safely and efficiently in line with current clinical guidance and protocolsCarry out patient assessments, obtain informed consent, and complete pre-vaccination health checksIdentify, manage, and appropriately escalate any clinical incidents or adverse reactionsMaintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in line with organisational requirementsSupport and reassure patients throughout the vaccination process, including providing aftercare advice where requiredDeliver health and lifestyle advice, including blood pressure checks, smoking cessation support, and BMI assessmentMaintain patient confidentiality and adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registration or similar
Desirable
Experience of Covid-19/Flu vaccination
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.
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 Issa Medical Centre
Address 73 St Gregory Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6YA
Employer's website https://www.issamedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)