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Immunisation Clinician

Powys Teaching Health Board

Location
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
13 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
27 Jun 2025

Job overview

Due to an expanding service, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and dynamic nurse to join our team as an Immunisation Clinician in South Powys.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor to increase local uptake by providing and supporting immunisation and vaccination services to the eligible population of Powys, in line with the National Immunisation Framework.

As Immunisation Clinician you will provide Clinical Supervision to the Band 3 Heath Care Support Worker Immunisers and deliver immunisations and vaccinations in a wide range of settings, including vaccination centres, outreach clinics at local community centres, community hospitals and care homes.

An understanding of the role of an immunisation clinician is essential for this role, however full training and updates will be provided.

The ability to travel to different vaccination sites across Powys Teaching Health Board is essential for this role.

If you feel you are a good match for this exciting position, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to this vacancy - we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

As an Immunisation Clinician you will work closely with the team, providing a range of vaccinations to eligible cohorts.

Provide clinical supervision to HCSW immunisers.

Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of immunisation programmes to all eligible persons for a particular vaccination programme.

You will possess excellent communication skills and will work closely with the MDT in the vaccination centre to ensure the safe delivery of vaccinations to the local population in the Mid and South of the county.

Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standards of quality assured, evidence-based practice e.g. safe cold chain storage of vaccines, and disposal of clinical waste, management of vaccine stock levels and disposal of clinical waste.

Responsible for all aspects of care for citizens ranging from pre-vaccination assessment, careful management of the vaccine and administration of vaccination to eligible citizens in line with the National immunisation Framework.  You will provide guidance and support to the HCSW Immunisers and will liaise with the Lead Nurse & Clinical Supervisor, who will support you in your role.

Transfer equipment and vaccines to and from sessions (between various locations), stock management, including rotation of stock, ensuring stock levels are maintained and addressed.

For further details, please see the job description and personal specification attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.