Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Health Care Professional to join our friendly vaccination team, supporting the safe and effective delivery of vaccination programmes across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to protect vulnerable people, work in a range of community settings, and predominantly support the COVID-19 vaccination service but also the opportunity to support the School.
Main duties of the job
As a registered vaccinator, you will undertake a varied clinical role supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of vaccination clinics. Key responsibilities include:
- completing clinical assessments, gaining consent, preparing vaccines, and providing additional clinical support as required;
- administering vaccinations to eligible patients and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of clinics;
- ensuring vaccines are prepared, stored and handled safely in line with SOPs and pharmacy guidance;
- travelling across the county to deliver vaccinations in clinics, hospitals, care homes, pop-up venues and patients’ homes and schools.
- working closely with colleagues, escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to a safe, positive clinic environment;
- using digital systems accurately to record vaccination activity and maintain high-quality data;
- helping to set up clinics, manage vaccine movement, and ensure infection prevention, safety and quality standards are maintained.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations.
- Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping.
Experience
Essential
- Experience administering Intra Muscular injections
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional e.g. NMC for nurses, GPhC for pharmacists and equivalent for other healthcare professionals.
- Educated to degree level (level 5) in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake.
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This advert is for Bank Covid 19 Vaccinator with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata / per annum. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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