Vaccinator in Maternity Services, Knowsley

Vaccinator in Maternity Services

The closing date is 01 June 2026

Full Time and Part Time Hours Available - Can be discussed at Interview Stage

We have a vacancy for Nurse Vaccinator to support a new vaccine programme for pregnant women alongside the current vaccination offer.

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered midwife or nurse to facilitate the maternity immunisation service. The appointed candidate will possess exemplary communication skills to complete our team delivering this vital protection to our families during pregnancy.

The post holder will promote the programme to pregnant women to improve the uptake of vaccines in pregnancy in addition to running daily planned clinics and ad hoc to deliver flu, pertussis and RSV vaccines.

Our ideal candidate is confident with clinical records systems, skilled in discussing the benefits of vaccinations in pregnancy and efficient in delivering these in a fast paced environment.

Due to the short term nature of the role, the successful candidate must have existing right to work in the UK, at the time of application. Candidates who do not hold existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application will not progress through the shortlisting stage.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the delivery of a high-quality antenatal immunisation service to pregnant women to increase the uptake of influenza, pertussis, RSV and other necessary immunisations by pregnant women.
• To support the planning, implementation and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery.
• To provide advice and information about immunisation to educate staff, antenatal women and other stakeholders.
• To take a woman-centred and public health approach to improve health and tackle inequalities.
• To maintain and update electronic records.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of CPD including vaccine training, basic life support, anaphylaxis management
• Experience in administration of vaccination/IM medication
• Experience in administration onto vaccination systems / maternity

Knowledge

• Previous experience of working in clinical settings
• Aware of health and safety issues within the maternity unit
• Aware of role within Public Health domain
• Has knowledge to use specialist equipment required for role: resuscitation / anaphylaxis
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Experience in administration of vaccination / IM medication
• Experience of data collection for reporting
• Involvement with the immunisation programme

Skills

• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with good interpersonal skills
• Able to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings
• Able to maintain and record accurate documentation
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload
• Able to work according to protocols under clinical supervision

Other

• Approachable and flexible attitude to work

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.

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata