# Vaccinator in Maternity Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/vaccinator-in-maternity-services/dbbec6c7-ae29-4f52-b00a-30e2eb8f012b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/vaccinator-in-maternity-services/dbbec6c7-ae29-4f52-b00a-30e2eb8f012b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** 9 months (Fixed term - Estimated End Date March 2027) - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full Time and Part Time Hours Available) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T12:51:50.632Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Nurse_Vaccinator/Nurse_Vaccinator-v8011023 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8011023?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 posses 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 Main duties include: 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. 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 attachment/s on this page ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification Advertising date: 22nd May 2026 Closing date: 1st June 2026 Shortlisting date: 2nd June 2026 Proposed Interview date: 11th June 2026 - Interviews will be held at Ormskirk District General Hospital Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are reached. ## Job Details 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 posses 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. ## Job Description Main duties include: 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. 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 attachment/s on this page ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification Advertising date: 22nd May 2026 Closing date: 1st June 2026 Shortlisting date: 2nd June 2026 Proposed Interview date: 11th June 2026 - Interviews will be held at Ormskirk District General Hospital Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are reached. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Can demonstrate autonomous practice - Approachable and flexible attitude to work ### Skills **Essential** - Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with good interpersonal skills - Effective IT skills including database / spreadsheets - 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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - 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 **Desirable** - Experience in administration of vaccination / IM medication - Experience of data collection for reporting - Understanding of role within the Public Health domain - Involvement with the immunisation programme ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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 ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 255.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10296601) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 190.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10296602) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [role risk assessment vaccinator (pdf, 392.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10296604) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.