Main area Midwifery Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
Site Thomas Linacre Centre / Leigh Infirmary Town Wigan / Leigh Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 31/07/2026 23:59
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team of midwives and play a key role in delivering a comprehensive maternity immunisation service. The post holder will support the provision of routine and targeted vaccinations, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG, helping to protect pregnant women, babies and their families. As part of the Public Health Agenda, the successful candidate will work proactively to maximise vaccine uptake across the maternity pathway, providing evidence-based information and support to service users. Working collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic and Community Midwifery teams, they will contribute to the delivery of a responsive, high‑quality service that meets the needs of our local population. The role also includes participation in clinical effectiveness activities, including audit, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives, to ensure the ongoing development of safe and effective care.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a high-quality maternity immunisation service, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG vaccinations.
- Provide evidence-based information and advice to women and families to support informed choice and maximise vaccine uptake.
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care in line with national guidance, professional standards and local policies.
- Work collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic, Community Midwifery and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accessible and coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and vaccination documentation.
- Support the safe management, storage and monitoring of vaccines in accordance with cold-chain requirements.
- Identify and engage eligible women to improve access to and uptake of maternity immunisations.
- Act as a resource for colleagues, providing advice and support on vaccination-related matters.
- Participate in audits, service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the collection and reporting of immunisation activity and performance data.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing development and training.
- Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and organisational policies at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a safe, effective and responsive maternity immunisation service as part of the wider Public Health Agenda. Working within an established team, they will administer vaccinations in line with national guidance and local protocols, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG vaccinations.
The post holder will provide information and support to women and their families, promoting informed choice and encouraging uptake of recommended vaccinations throughout the maternity pathway. They will work collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic staff, Community Midwifery Teams and other relevant healthcare professionals to ensure equitable access to immunisation services and continuity of care.
The role includes the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care associated with maternity immunisation, ensuring that all activity is undertaken in accordance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to the monitoring and reporting of immunisation activity.
The successful candidate will support service development through participation in audit, quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations, helping to ensure that the service remains effective, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the local population. They will also maintain their own professional competence through ongoing learning and adherence to current immunisation guidance and best practice.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, complying with infection prevention and control, safeguarding, health and safety, and medicines management policies at all times.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development
- Public Health qualification or study day
Experience
- Minimum 2 years midwifery practice experience including completion of a preceptorship programme
- Excellent clinical midwifery skills and experience in all areas of midwifery practice
- Experience of teaching and assessing staff
- Clinical experience in assisting women and people in public health initiatives
- Experience of teamworking with MDT
- Experience of supporting colleagues in the clinical area
- Experience of administering vaccinations
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and analysis of findings
Skills
- Excellent communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time-management and workload planning skills
- Computer literate with sound knowledge of software packages and good keyboard skills
- Commitment to working flexible working patterns
- Car driver with access to use across multiple sites
- Experience of data collection and compilation of statistics
- Evidence of leadership, management and team development at clinical level
Knowledge
- Clear understanding of midwifery issues and an up-to-date knowledge of current NHS developments within maternity services
- Demonstrate knowledge of NHS maternity vaccination programme
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Evidence of clinical and professional expertise acquired through CPD and experience
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory
- Good understanding of statutory training requirements within midwifery services
- Excellent understanding of local and national safety agendas within maternity
Additional
- Flexible / positive / enthusiastic / motivated.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Immunisations Midwife in Leigh employer: Wwl
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff while delivering high-quality healthcare services to a diverse community. With a strong commitment to professional development, including support for CPD and research opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow within a collaborative and engaging work culture. Located in Wigan, the Trust fosters a supportive environment where every team member's contribution is valued, ensuring that both staff and patients thrive together.
