Job overview
Workers will be expected to provide comprehensive care and interventions in particular, the delivery of vaccinations and immunisations to both the general public and the staff living and working in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). There will be a requirement to document administered immunisations using the appropriate (WIS) system.
The national two-day minimum standards for immunisation training is essential for this post and will be arranged if not already completed. Staff will be reimbursed for any Immunisation training required.
Welsh/English speakers equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To positively champion vaccination, immunisation and respiratory virus testing at every contact.
- To administer vaccinations according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s Patient Group Directives (PGD).
- To ensure the delivery of vaccines complies with the National Minimum Standards for Immunisation and the Green Book e.g. correct immunisation technique, cold chain storage of vaccines, and safe disposal of sharps.
- To be accountable for the provision of a high standard of patient care.
- To work across a number of hospital settings within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) and other community environments in order to meet the service demands of the wider Health Protection function.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing immunisation, vaccination or antigen testing services.
Registration
Essential
- Active NMC registration
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB region in a timely manner, often at short notice.
- Able to undertake the duties of the role including as a lone worker when required.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations with ability to deal with verbal and written aggression in a calm and professional manner.
- Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.
Communication skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to overcome any barriers to understanding.
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Be in compliance with Basic Life Support for Adults (ALS) and Anaphylaxis Training.
- General awareness of the staff flu programme and wider Immunisation agenda.
- General awareness of Covid-19 vaccination and antigen testing programmes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Health agenda.
- National Minimum Standards for Immunisation.
- Immunisation Update Training.
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This advert is for Bank Vaccination / Immunisation Health Protection Nurse with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in CTM WIDE. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 pa pro rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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