Maternity Vaccinator
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,602.00 to £39,686.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32602.00 - £39686.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, DA2 8DA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9252-25-0237 |
Summary
Observe the Code of Conduct as laid down by the NMC. Competent in all aspects of immunisation including knowledge of the contraindications to specific vaccines and the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis. Perform robust health pre-assessments including but not exclusive to previous reactions to vaccination, immunisation vaccination history. Address any concerns and ensure consent and clinical assessment is completed and recorded within maternity records prior to vaccination. Escalate any concerns where necessary, to appropriate health care professional in order to gain further advice and support. Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the Trust Policies and Statutory Rules and Regulations. Ensure correct syringes, needles and all other equipment pertaining to safe vaccination and phlebotomy is used. Ensure correct disposal of syringes and sharps as per the clinical waste policy. Ensure vaccines, stationery and health promotion resources are monitored appropriately and replacements requested through the line manager. Ensure that vaccine batch numbers are recorded under the correct patient, documented in the hand held notes and the national database. Ensure the correct documentation is completed in relation to the provision of phlebotomy within the antenatal screening services. Report complaints, incidents and accidents using the Trust DATIX system, escalating as required. Assist in the investigation and resolution. Maintain a vaccination log on the share drive, evidencing all service users that are vaccinated. Promote healthy living choices in relation to a safe pregnancy. Support the Screening and Antenatal Clinic teams in the efficient running and maintenance of a safe Maternity service delivery. This will include undertaking supporting duties when clinical needs of the service outweigh the responsibilities of their specialist role. Participate in clinical and other audits as required. Ensure concise, accurate, timely record keeping.