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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
245-NAM6MID-04-25
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside General Hospital
Town
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2025 23:59
Interview date
25/04/2025

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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Vaccination Midwife

Band 6

Job overview

Vaccination Midwife - 22.5 hours

Are you looking for new prospects in your midwifery career? We are seeking a motivated and experienced NMC registered midwife to support the antenatal vaccination and immunisation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join our  Vaccination in Pregnancy team and contribute to experience and outcomes for the pregnant population of Tameside and Glossop.

You will be responsible for the provision of a safe and effective service in the delivery of maternity vaccines in our antenatal services. This will include actively raising awareness of maternity vaccinations and appropriate gestations for administration, facilitating training and support to other staff,  participating in clinical audit, and evaluating care and services.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic midwife to join us in this role where you will work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team. You will use your communication skills to advise and counsel service users on vaccinations recommended during pregnancy, and  use your clinical skills to provide a safe and efficient service.

Main duties of the job

Provide day to day support and supervision of the Vaccination in Pregnancy clinics, contributing to the delivery of a safe, professional, effective, and efficient service. You will provide advice and information to educate staff, service users, and other stakeholders, and adopt a person-centered approach to public health to improve health and tackle inequalities.

You will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery and promote uptake of influenza, pertussis, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programmes.

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. 

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Midwife with current/active NMC registration
  • Degree in Midwifery, or willing to work towards
  • Mentorship qualification, or up-to-date Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant post-qualification experience in NHS
  • Evidence of continuing education and CPD
  • Demonstrates evidence-based practice

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Immunisation training and clinical competency

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of professional responsibilities and scope of practice
  • Knowledge of national and local policies relevant to maternity vaccination programmes

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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.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Meredith
Job title
Vaccination Specialist Midwife
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07500915746
Additional information

Miranda Woodhead (Maternity Outpatients Matron)

0161 922 6195 / [email protected]

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