Immunisation Clinic Midwife

From the exceptional opportunities we offer, to the remarkable care we provide for our patients, we think there is something special about working here.

Main area Midwifery Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (12 month fixed term covering maternity leave) Hours Part time - 28 hours per week Job ref 362-NAM6MID-10-26

Site Stockport Foundation Trust Town Hazel Grove Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/ :59

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment

As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.

Job overview

12 month fixed term contract to commence January 2027 to cover maternity leave.

The Post Holder will actively support and supervise maternity immunisation clinics, contributing to the delivery of a safe, professional, effective and efficient service. You will support the planning, implementation and evaluation of the antenatal immunisation programme delivery.

Provide day to day support and supervision of the Maternity Immunisation 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 woman-centred 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.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and the High Peak and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Main duties of the job

Provide day to day support and supervision of the Maternity Immunisation Clinics, contributing to the delivery of a safe, professional, effective, and efficient service.

Provide advice and information to educate staff, service users, and other stakeholders, and adopt a woman-centred approach to public health to improve health and tackle inequalities.

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.

Ensure informed consent and appropriate assessment of individuals accessing the maternity vaccination clinics.

Ensure service users with incomplete antenatal vaccination and immunisation schedules are identified, given appropriate advice, counselled, consented, and supported to receive vaccinations.

Ensure accurate documentation and timely recording of vaccinations on all necessary systems.

Advise women on the appropriate gestations and timely administration of maternity vaccinations.

Work with the midwifery team in providing additional knowledge and experience in managing complex patients presenting for vaccination, and awareness of when to seek further advice.

Be responsible in prioritising, assessing, planning implementing and evaluating all relevant aspects of midwifery care to an agreed and expected high standard.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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 you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications 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

Education & Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current UK NMC registration
• Educated to degree or relevant experience
• Evidence of CPD and/or ongoing education
• Practice supervisor or assessor

Knowledge

• Good understanding of current midwifery practice
• Awareness of professional responsibilities and scope of practice
• Knowledge of national and local policies relevant to maternity vaccination programmes
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and research
• Knowledge of medicines management, and application to practice
• Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to maternity care
• Understanding of confidentiality

Experience

• Significant relevant post-registration experience within midwifery/NHS practice
• Experience in antenatal care
• Able to work independently, and within multi-disciplinary team
• Able to provide evidence-based care
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Experience of Audit

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work flexibly
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Inspires others and leads by example.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Clinically competent.
• Proven ability to manage workload
• Proven ability to problem Solve.
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills
• Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
• Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
• Experience in administering Vaccinations in pregnancy
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Work Related Circumstances

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake physical effort e.g. lifting and handling
• Understands personal and professional limits
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.

At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route.

To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK .

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Please note that we monitor the use of AI in applications. Applicants who use AI are required to declare this as part of the application process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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