Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (additional funding available thereafter)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 407-WCCSS-7697617
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Base: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust - Manor Hospital. (community setting)
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/02/2026 08:00
- Interview date
- 09/02/2026
Employer heading
Midwife Vaccinator Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
This vacancy is for a Midwife Vaccinator to support a new initiative to offer the vaccine programme for pregnant women out in a community hub, alongside the current vaccination offer.
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered midwife to facilitate the maternity immunisation service out in the community, as well as 2 evenings per week in the antenatal clinic setting. The appointed candidate will posses exemplary communication skills to deliver 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
This role is not suitable for internationally educated Midwives without an active UK NMC pin.
For more information please see the attached job description -PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of a high-quality antenatal immunisation service to pregnant women in the community hub(s) to increase the uptake of influenza, pertussis, and RSV immunisations for pregnant women
To support the planning, implementation and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery
To provide advice and information about immunisation(s) 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with an active / current UK NMC PIN
- Experience in administration of vaccination/IM medication
- Experience in administration onto vaccination systems / maternity
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD including vaccine training, basic life support, anaphylaxis management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in clinical settings
- Aware of health and safety issues within maternity services
- Has knowledge to use specialist equipment required for role: resuscitation / anaphylaxis
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection
Desirable criteria
- Aware of role within Public Health domain
- Experience of data collection for reporting
- Understanding of role within the Public Health domain
- Involvement with the immunisation programme
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with good interpersonal skills
- Effective IT 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
Desirable criteria
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload
- Good organisational and time management skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Donna Perkins
- Job title
- Antenatal Clinic and Fetal Assessment Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07966169392
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
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